185 Fernwood Ave

Montclair Twp, NJ 07043


 

Price: $3,900,000

GSMLS:  4063316
Type: Single Family
Style: Colonial
Beds: 7
Baths: 8 Full & 1 Half
Garage: 2-Car
Year Built: 1872
Acres: 0.75
Property Tax: $41,232
Description
Another remarkable transformation in the heart of Upper Montclair from VG Builders! Completely reimagined with exceptional attention to detail, this beautifully appointed Colonial sits on a 3/4 acre private, level lot moments from the Village and NYC Midtown Direct train. A stunning herringbone foyer opens to light-filled interiors with exquisite millwork, a dining room with coffered ceilings and fireplace, and a beamed living room with fireplace. The chef's kitchen features an oversized quartz island, a 48 in Dacor range, pot filler and a butler's pantry with antique mirrored tile, wet bar, dishwasher and wine fridge. Kitchen and great room open to an expansive covered porch for effortless entertaining. First-floor office, en-suite bedroom and radiant-heated mudroom and double pantries. Upstairs, four en-suite bedrooms include a luxurious primary retreat with fireplace, wet bar, dressing room, gracious custom closet with center island and spa bath with radiant floors, soaking tub and oversized shower. Convenient second-floor laundry. Third floor offers a recreation lounge, bedroom, two flex rooms and full bath. Finished lower level with rec room, gym, wine storage, full bath and bar. Renovated garage with legal ADU above featuring living area, kitchenette, bedroom, bath and laundry. Newly sodded, landscaped grounds with irrigation. New roof, siding, Andersen windows, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and designer lighting. Classic Montclair architecture, beautifully modernized!
Rooms Sizes
Kitchen:
n/a
Dining Room:
n/a
Living Room:
n/a
Family Room:
n/a
Den:
n/a
Bedroom 1:
n/a
Bedroom 2:
n/a
Bedroom 3:
n/a
Bedroom 4:
n/a
Room Levels
Basement:
Bath(s) Other, Exercise Room, Media Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
Ground:
n/a
Level 1:
1Bedroom,BathMain,DiningRm,Foyer,Kitchen,LivingRm,MudRoom,Office,Pantry,Porch,PowderRm,Sunroom
Level 2:
4+Bedrms,BathMain,BathOthr,Laundry,RecRoom
Level 3:
1Bedroom,BathOthr,Media,Office,RecRoom
Level Other:
Additional Bathroom, Additional Bedroom
Room Features
Kitchen:
Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
Dining Room:
Formal Dining Room
Master Bedroom:
Fireplace, Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
Bath:
Soaking Tub, Stall Shower And Tub
Interior Features
Square Foot:
n/a
Year Renovated:
2026
Basement:
Yes - Finished, French Drain, Full
Full Baths:
8
Half Baths:
1
Appliances:
Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Wall Oven(s) - Electric, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring:
Tile, Wood
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace:
Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Gas Fireplace, Living Room
Interior:
BarWet,CeilBeam,CODetect,CeilHigh,Skylight,SmokeDet,SoakTub,WlkInCls
Exterior Features
Garage Space:
2-Car
Garage:
Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, See Remarks
Driveway:
2 Car Width, Blacktop
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior:
Composition Shingle, Composition Siding
Swimming Pool:
n/a
Pool:
n/a
Utilities
Heating System:
4+ Units, Forced Hot Air
Heating Source:
Gas-Natural
Cooling:
4+ Units, Central Air
Water Heater:
n/a
Water:
Public Water
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Services:
Cable TV Available, Garbage Included
Lot Features
Acres:
0.75
Lot Dimensions:
191X172 IRR
Lot Features:
Level Lot
School Information
Elementary:
MAGNET
Middle:
MAGNET
High School:
MONTCLAIR
Community Information
County:
Essex
Town:
Montclair Twp.
Neighborhood:
Upper Montclair
Application Fee:
n/a
Association Fee:
n/a
Fee Includes:
n/a
Amenities:
n/a
Pets:
n/a
Financial Considerations
List Price:
$3,900,000
Tax Amount:
$41,232
Land Assessment:
$475,900
Build. Assessment:
$565,600
Total Assessment:
$1,041,500
Tax Rate:
3.52
Tax Year:
2025
Ownership Type:
Fee Simple
Listing Information
MLS ID:
4063316
List Date:
11-06-2026
Days On Market:
0
Listing Broker:
COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC
Listing Agent:
Dana Farber Schwern
 

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