185 Fernwood Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043 - Photo 1

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$1,812,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
9 Beds
4 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to 185 Fernwood Avenue, a rare opportunity to own a historic property listed for sale for the FIRST TIME EVER. Located in a sought-after Upper Montclair neighborhood, this large center-hall Colonial offers timeless design and rich history. Built as a memorial home for war widows after the owner's husband died in WWI, it features nine spacious bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and elegant details like crown moldings, a formal living room, dining room, sunroom, and solarium. The kitchen includes two Butler's pantries, and the home has two wood-burning fireplaces. The serene outdoor gazebo is perfect for relaxing. Just a block and a half from Sunset Park and two blocks from Upper Montclair Village and the train station, this home blends seclusion and convenience. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Montclair history'â‚¬"schedule a tour today!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 185 Fernwood Ave

General

Sold For: $1,812,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: NJMLS
MLS ID: 25008757
Added to Site: 345 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 16
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): 2 Fireplaces

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 9

Additional Information

Pool Description: None
Other Features: Close to Parks, Close to School, Close to Shopping, Close to Transportation, Close to Houses of Worship

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Detached

Location

Area: Montclair
County: ESSEX

Community

Home Owners Assn.: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Wall A/C
Heating Type: Gas, Radiators, Steam

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Exterior Const.: Clapboard
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Year Built: 1900-1939

Lot Features

Property View: None
Lot Description: Regular

Water Features

Water Front Desc.: None

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Private
Flood Zone: None

Listed by Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair (973) 310-7360, Christine Lane (973) 738-6989
Sold by Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair (973) 310-7360, Dana Farber-Schwern and Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair, Susan Lovit

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Schools

Schools serving 185 Fernwood Ave

School District:Montclair Town School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Northeast Elementary School, Montclair, NJ 603 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 07042	K-5	0.5 mi
Bradford School 87 Mt Hebron Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042	K-5	0.6 mi
Edgemont Elementary School 20 Edgemont Road, Montclair, NJ 07042	K-5	1.2 mi
Montclair High School 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042	9-12	1.6 mi
Watchung Elementary School, Montclair, NJ 14 Garden Street, Montclair, NJ 07042	K-5	1.2 mi
Hillside Elementary School, Montclair, NJ 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042	3-5	2.3 mi
Charles H Bullock School 55 Washington Street, Montclair, NJ 07042	K-5	2.6 mi
Nishuane Elementary School 32 Cedar Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042	PK-2	3.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 185 Fernwood Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/21/2025

Sold

$1,812,000

3.6%

MLS

3/19/2025

Listed

$1,749,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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185 Fernwood Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043 (MLS# 25008757) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,812,000 on May 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 185 Fernwood Avenue? 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.

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