Date
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Price
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2/05/2026
Listed
$999,000
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Property Description
A rare opportunity to own a storied Montclair landmark, this magnificent Second Empire residence offers eight bedrooms, 2.2 baths, and four expansive levels of living space. Built in 1896 by Starr J. Murphy special counsel to John D. Rockefeller and a prominent civic leader who cut the ribbon at the opening of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad connecting Montclair to NYC this home remained in the Murphy/Doubleday family until 1972. The current owner, only the third steward, has lovingly maintained the property since 1981. Architectural highlights include the iconic mansard roof, Palladian windows, and eight bay windows one in every room on the first and second floors filling the home with light. Exquisite Georgia Hearts of Pine flooring throughout. Four fireplaces, generous closets on the second and third floors, and a basement with 9-foot ceilings enhance both charm and functionality. Enjoy porches on the front and both sides, plus a rear deck with hot tub and seasonal views of the New York City skyline. Thoughtful updates include a new roof with copper gutters and EPDM flat roofs (2022), replaced skylight (2022), gas furnace (2012), 200-amp electric service (2015), and an exterior 240V EV charger. Ductless split system offer cooling in summer and an additional heat source. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street near Montclair's vibrant town center, schools and NYC transportation, this historically significant home has been featured on local walking tours and is truly one of a kind.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 20 Prospect Terrace
General
- Price: $999,000
- Taxes: $25,512 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4007542
- Updated: 2/5/2026
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 13
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: Bedroom 4+, Main Bath, Office, SittngRm
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Parlor, Porch, Screened, SeeRem
- Lower Level: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Powder Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace(s): Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Living Room
- Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
- Primary Bedroom: Full Bath, Sitting Room
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Prospect Terrace between Hawthorne Pl and Union St
School Information
- Elementary School: MAGNET
- Middle School: MAGNET
- High School: MONTCLAIR
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ductless Split AC
- Heating Type: Radiators - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian, See Remarks, Victorian
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished-Partially, Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1896
Lot Features
- Lot Size: 70 x 145 IRR
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Driveway-Exclusive
- Lot Description: Skyline View
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $749,700
- Land Assmt: $201,000
- Tax Amount: $25,512
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- APN: 1613-03108-0000-00013-0000-
- Block: 3108
- Lot Number: 13
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Schools
Schools serving 20 Prospect Terrace
School District:Montclair Town School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Charles H Bullock School 55 Washington Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Hillside Elementary School, Montclair, NJ 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 3-5 | 0.6 mi |
Nishuane Elementary School 32 Cedar Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 | PK-2 | 0.7 mi |
Glenfield Middle School 25 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Renaissance Middle School 176 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Mt Hebron Middle School 173 Bellevue Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 6-8 | 2.3 mi |
Montclair High School 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Watchung Elementary School, Montclair, NJ 14 Garden Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 | K-5 | 1.4 mi |
Edgemont Elementary School 20 Edgemont Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 | K-5 | 1.5 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 20 Prospect Terrace
Tax History
Tax History for 20 Prospect Terrace
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$25,512
3%
$749,700
—
2022
$24,650
4%
$749,700
—
2021
$23,723
2%
$749,700
—
2018
$23,196
-4%
$749,700
16%
2017
$24,137
3%
$646,400
—
2016
$23,490
—
$646,400
-14%
2019
$23,586
4%
$749,700
16%
2015
$22,711
7%
$644,100
—
2013
$21,262
—
$644,100
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20 Prospect Ter, Montclair, NJ 07042 (MLS# 4007542) is a Single Family property with 8 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 20 Prospect Ter is currently listed for $999,000 and was received on February 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 20 Prospect Ter? 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.