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Property Description
Prime location in the heart of Montclair! This well maintained, sun-filled two-family Victorian home with lemonade porch and Juliette balcony offers many possibilities as owner occupied, investment, flip or easy conversion back to a single family with flexible floor plan offering 2,900+ sq. feet. First floor unit features one bedroom, dining room, living room, three gorgeous non-functional fireplaces with original woodwork, pocket doors, large, updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and sliders to private deck. Second floor unit features three bedrooms, living room, bath and newer kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless appliances and granite counter tops. Third bedroom could also be used as dining room or office space, etc. Large third floor with additional three rooms and bathroom offers more options and could be used to extend 2nd floor rental potential. Shared laundry and storage in basement. Harwood floors throughout. Three electric meters and hot water heaters for each floor. Two furnaces: 1st floor and 2nd/3rd floors. Spacious .22-acre property with deep, private backyard and 4+ parking spaces. Two blocks to bustling Walnut Street shops, eateries, farmer's market and NYC train station. Home is being sold strictly as-is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 157 Walnut St #2
General
- Price: $999,000
- Taxes: $17,024 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4023298
- Updated: Today (4/30/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Den, Living Room
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room
- 1st Floor/Level 1: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch
- Lower Level: Laundry Room, Storage Room
- Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector, Stall Shower and Tub, Tub Only
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Living Room, Non-Functional
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedroom 1: First
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
- Bedroom 4: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, First
- Dining Room: First
- Kitchen: Second
- LivingRm: Second
- Bathroom: Second
- Foyer: First
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Metal Fence, Open Porch(es), Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Wood Fence
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 4
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Valley Rd. or Grove St. to Walnut St. Near corner of N. Fullerton Ave.
School Information
- Elementary School: MAGNET
- Middle School: MAGNET
- High School: MONTCLAIR
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window A/C(s)
- Heating Type: 2 Units, Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiators - Steam
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Gas In Street, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Included
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Additional Use: Multi-Family
- Year Built: 1892
Lot Features
- Lot Size: 50 x 195 IRR
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Crushed Stone, Driveway-Exclusive
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $484,200
- Land Assmt: $236,800
- Tax Amount: $17,024
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 1613-02311-0000-00004-0000-
- Block: 2311
- Lot Number: 4
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Schools
Schools serving 157 Walnut St #2
School District:Montclair Town School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hillside Elementary School, Montclair, NJ 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 3-5 | 0.5 mi |
Charles H Bullock School 55 Washington Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Watchung Elementary School, Montclair, NJ 14 Garden Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Renaissance Middle School 176 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Glenfield Middle School 25 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Mt Hebron Middle School 173 Bellevue Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Montclair High School 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Edgemont Elementary School 20 Edgemont Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Nishuane Elementary School 32 Cedar Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 | PK-2 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 157 Walnut St #2
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/30/2026
Listed
$999,000
110.32%
MLS
8/12/2004
Sold
$475,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 157 Walnut St #2
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$16,477
3%
$484,200
—
2022
$15,920
2%
$484,200
—
2021
$15,644
3%
$484,200
—
2019
$15,233
2%
$484,200
—
2018
$14,981
24%
$484,200
49%
2017
$12,098
3%
$324,000
—
2016
$11,774
3%
$324,000
—
2015
$11,424
7%
$324,000
—
2013
$10,695
—
$324,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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157 Walnut St #2, Montclair, NJ 07042 (MLS# 4023298) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 157 Walnut St #2 is currently listed for $999,000 and was received on April 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 157 Walnut St #2? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Montclair? You can browse all Montclair real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

