Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/19/2025
Listed
$2,000,000
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Property Description
Step into timeless elegance with this extraordinary historic estate in Newark?s prestigious Forest Hill neighborhood. Set on the largest lot in the area, this remarkable home features stunning original architectural details, soaring ceilings, a walk-up attic, and a charming carriage house. With 26 rooms including 15 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 3 half baths, it offers a perfect balance of historic charm and modern comfort, including a spacious living room, family room, formal dining room, breathtaking ballroom, year-round porch, full-size kitchen, and convenient laundry room. The second level includes 8 bedrooms with 3 Jack-and-Jill baths and an additional full bath. The original carriage house offers a basement and space for 3 cars, with potential to transform into a private apartment, studio, or guest suite. Within walking distance to transportation, and close to restaurants, schools, and Branch Brook Park, this home offers exceptional potential as a bed-and-breakfast, Airbnb, or creative use. Expansive grounds provide endless possibilities for entertaining, relaxing, or creating your own private oasis. This estate is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Newark?s storied legacy.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 229 Ballantine Pkwy
General
- Price: $2,000,000
- Taxes: $13,569 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 3998591
- Updated: 11/19/2025
- Added to Site: 59 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 26
- Number of Fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace(s): Bedroom 5+
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 8
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 15
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Uncovered Spaces: 7
- Garage Description: Detached Garage, See Remarks
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Take I-280 East, exit 13 toward First Street, then follow signs to Branch Brook Parkway to 229 Ballantine Parkway.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
- Heating Type: 1 Unit
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Custom Home, Carriage House, Custom Home
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Walk-Out
- Roof: Flat, Slate/Imitation Slate
- Square Feet: 15,000
- Year Built: 9999
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.44
- Lot Size: 100 x 190
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Parking Lot-Exclusive, See Remarks
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $356,800
- Land Assmt: $106,400
- Tax Amount: $13,569
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- APN: 1614-00686-0000-00029-0000-
- Block: 686
- Lot Number: 29
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Schools
Schools serving 229 Ballantine Pkwy
School District:Newark City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Luis Munoz Marin Ele 663 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104 | PK-4 | 0.6 mi |
Elliott Street Elementary School 721 Summer Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 | K-4 | 0.6 mi |
First Avenue Elementary School 214 1st Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107 | 5-8 | 0.6 mi |
Ridge Street Elementary School 735 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ 07104 | 5-8 | 0.6 mi |
Roberto Clemente Elementary School 257 Summer Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 | K-4 | 0.7 mi |
Rafael Hernandez Elementary School 345 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104 | PK-4 | 0.7 mi |
New Park School 120 Manchester Place, Newark, NJ 07104 | 5-8 | 0.9 mi |
Franklin Elementary School, Newark, NJ 42 Park Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 | PK-4 | 1.1 mi |
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School 291 North 7th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 | 5-8 | 1.1 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 229 Ballantine Pkwy
Tax History
Tax History for 229 Ballantine Pkwy
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$13,569
2%
$356,800
—
2023
$13,302
—
$356,800
—
2022
$13,330
—
$356,800
—
2021
$13,323
-13%
$356,800
—
2020
$15,238
3%
$356,800
-11%
2018
$14,809
4%
$401,000
—
2017
$14,276
3%
$401,000
—
2016
$13,794
4%
$401,000
—
2015
$13,269
-12%
$401,000
—
2019
$15,082
27%
$401,000
—
2013
$11,842
—
$401,000
—
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229 Ballantine Pkwy, Newark, NJ 07104 (MLS# 3998591) is a Single Family property with 15 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 229 Ballantine Pkwy is currently listed for $2,000,000 and was received on November 19, 2025. This property is listed by Hajira Yafai from our Mountain Lakes Office.Want to learn more about 229 Ballantine Pkwy? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Newark? You can browse all Newark real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.