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Property Description
Exquisite Tudor Revival masterpiece situated on a rare .60-acre double lot in South Orange's coveted Montrose Section. Merging Gilded Age grandeur with designer updates, this turn-key estate offers unparalleled luxury. The Chef's Gourmet Kitchen (2022) is a culinary dream featuring quartz surfaces, a 10 ft island, Viking/Bosch appliances, dual dishwashers, gas Fireplace and a massive Butler's Pantry. Entertain in the majestic Living Room with coffered ceilings, the Formal Dining Room or the gut-renovated Family Room (2019) boasting radiant heat floors and Cathedral ceilings.The second level features a sanctuary-like Primary Retreat with an updated ensuite bath and dressing room, plus two additional en-suite bedrooms, offering a modern layout rarely found in historic homes. Finished across four levels, recent 2025/26 improvements include fresh exterior paint in Light French Gray and new designer carpeting. Experience "Hamptons-style" indoor-outdoor living in the heated 3-season screened porch, which flows to a sprawling bluestone patio with a built-in gas fireplace and grill. Smart home integration includes Lutron Caseta lighting, Nest/Google security, EV charger and a whole-house generator. The detached 3-car carriage house with a multi-room loft provides endless potential for a sophisticated home office or ADU (see renderings). Prime commuter location just .4 mi to Mountain Station for NYC train. Historic integrity meets high-efficiency luxury your Montrose lifestyle awaits!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 138 Irving Ave
General
- Price: $1,995,000
- Taxes: $43,380 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4040886
- Updated: 7/15/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: 3 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Storage Room
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Parlor, Porch, Powder Room, Sunroom
- Lower Level: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Gas Fireplace, Kitchen, Living Room, See Remarks, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Softener-Rnt, Wine Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpeting, Parquet-Some, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
- Primary Bedroom: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
- Bedroom 1: 18 x 16, Second
- Bedroom 2: 23 x 12, Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 31 x 16, First
- Family Room: 29 x 13, First
- Kitchen: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area, 23 x 17, First
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, 20 x 17, First
- Parlor: 15 x 11, First
- Rec Room: 35 x 22, Basement
- Parlor: 15 x 11, First
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Carriage House, Metal Fence, Open Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk
- Color: Gray
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Uncovered Spaces: 6
- Garage Description: Detached Garage, Oversize Garage, See Remarks
Location
- County: Essex
- Subdivision: Montrose
- Driving Directions: Scotland to Irving
School Information
- Elementary School: SOMSD III
- Middle School: SOMSD III
- High School: COLUMBIA
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Multi-Zone Cooling
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Radiant - Electric, Radiators - Steam
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Tudor
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished-Partially, Full
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1912
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.6
- Lot Size: .597 AC
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $1,678,800
- Land Assmt: $566,000
- Tax Amount: $43,380
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Curtains, Mounted TVs
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 1619-01102-0000-00004-0000-
- Block: 1102
- Lot Number: 4
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Schools
Schools serving 138 Irving Ave
School District:South Orange-Maplewood School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Marshall Elementary School 262 Grove Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 | K-2 | 0.4 mi |
South Mountain Annex 444 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Clinton Elementary School, Maplewood, NJ 27 Berkshire Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
South Orange Middle School 70 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Maplewood Middle School 7 Burnet Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Columbia Senior High School 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Delia Bolden Elementary School 518 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | 3-5 | 1.7 mi |
Tuscan Elementary School 25 Harvard Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | K-5 | 2.1 mi |
Seth Boyden Elementary School 274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | K-5 | 2.1 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 138 Irving Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/15/2026
Listed
$1,995,000
99.5%
MLS
8/03/2012
Sold
$1,000,000
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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 138 Irving Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$43,380
-3%
$1,678,800
31%
2022
$44,837
4%
$1,278,500
—
2021
$43,277
7%
$1,278,500
—
2018
$40,273
-1%
$1,278,500
—
2019
$40,886
4%
$1,278,500
—
2017
$39,276
-8%
$1,278,500
15%
2016
$42,525
2%
$1,110,900
—
2015
$41,537
5%
$1,110,900
—
2013
$39,481
—
$1,110,900
—
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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138 Irving Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 (MLS# 4040886) is a Single Family property with 7 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 138 Irving Ave is currently listed for $1,995,000 and was received on July 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 138 Irving Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Orange? You can browse all South Orange real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

