One of West Orange's most majestic and serene estates In the St Cloud section. Set on more than 1.5 acres of sprawling, level grounds and enclosed by a 5-foot stone wall, this property pairs the character of a bygone era with every modern comfort. The grand appox 5,000 sq ft main house offers five fireplaces, 5 spacious bedrooms, and exquisite architectural details throughout. The completely renovated 3,600 sq ft Carriage House welcomes you with a large grand entry room and a striking fireplace, and adds 7 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and ample parking. Set next to the West Orange town park Ideal for multi-generational living, or a private compound SOLD STRICKLY "AS IS WHERE IS" Buy responsible for city and Fire inspection and all cost associated with this inspection. Fireplaces are as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
1.69 acresLot Size
10 spacesParking
Listed by ALBERT BERNIER JR• KELLER WILLIAMS TEAM REALTY
Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair, (973) 783-6900
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
St. Cloud Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Roosevelt Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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West Orange High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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About St.
Cloud
St. Cloud, located between Eagle Rock Reservation and the Upper Montclair village center, is a residential and historic Llewellyn Park neighborhood with winding lanes and wooded slopes. Its character concentrates along the Prospect Avenue corridor near the Eagle Rock Reservation entrances, where stone walls, canopy trees, and a quiet, carriage-road feel set the tone. Large, early-20th-century homes and landscaped lots define the streetscape, with frequent glimpses of the Watchung ridgeline. The nearby Presby Memorial Iris Gardens functions as a seasonal cultural landmark, while the Montclair Art Museum and Wellmont Theater anchor arts and live performance close by. Parks and ridge-top overlooks shape daily routines, and the setting reads as private and pastoral without feeling remote.
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Market insights
55-57 Ridgeway Ave · $1,600,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
106.1%
Most homes are selling 6% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,600,000
Median sale price in this area is $725,999. (55% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
10% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
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Finance
Interior features
High ceilings
Five fireplaces, including wood-burning fireplaces in the first and second bedrooms, dining room, library, and living room
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Kitchen
Center island
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave oven
Gas range/oven
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Two forced-hot-air heating units
Natural gas heating
Two central air-conditioning units
Exterior features
Carriage house
Open porch
Patio
Level, open lot backing to parkland
Home design
Colonial
Custom home
Carriage house
Parking
10 parking spaces
Blacktop circular driveway
Construction
Stone and stucco exterior
Asphalt shingle roof
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Natural gas
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Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.
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West Orange, NJ • 07052-3217
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Very good sunlight
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This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in West Orange. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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