About 94 properties are open this weekend, down slightly from recent weeks. One of the most notable in terms of size and price is 35 Sinclair Terr., Millburn, an 18-room Colonial listed at $4,750,000 (taxes are $78,632). The 8,300-square-foot house, situated on 0.92 acres, has seven bedrooms, 7.3 bathrooms, a library, conservatory, media room, finished wine cellar and four-car attached garage. It’s open from 1 to 4 p.m.
242 Baldwin St., Glen Ridge
List Price: $499,000
Taxes: $12,020
Acreage: 0.46
3BR/2BA
A new listing, this seven-room Colonial is situated on almost half an acre and has a deck and private backyard. Other pluses: there is central air and laundry on the first floor. And, a den on the first floor could be used as a bedroom. There is a full, unfinished basement and one-car detached garage. The 2,114-square-foot house has many large rooms; it was constructed in 1902. Open 2 to 4 p.m.
244 Highland Ave., Montclair
List Price: $769,000
Taxes: $20,956
Acreage: 0.70
3BR/3BA
Also new to the market, this eight-room custom raised Ranch has year-round views of New York City from many rooms, including the kitchen and master bedroom. The circa 1960 home has numerous fireplaces; one in the breakfast room and living room is double-sided. The kitchen has custom cabinets and granite countertops. Central air and thermal windows and doors are among the other attributes. Last but not least, there is an expansive front balcony and a private slate patio with a vegetable garden in the backyard. There is an oversize two-car attached garage and no basement. Open 1 to 5 p.m.
54 Van Ness Terr., Maplewood
List Price: $356,000
Taxes: $7,428
Acreage: 0.23
3BR/1.1BA
Built in 1929 and renovated (with an interior decorator’s help) this year, this seven-room Colonial has a new kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast area; a new full bathroom with a double sink; and a new deck. The house has good closet space; the master bedroom has a walk-in closet. There is a finished basement and one-car attached garage. The property has been on the market for about a month. Open 2 to 4 p.m.
Just reduced: The price of 139 Ridgewood Ave., Glen Ridge, a 13-room Victorian built in 1908, was just lowered by $26,000 to $899,000. The house, pictured at left and profiled here, has modern touches and period flair galore. A new kitchen is a highlight. Oh, and there’s a four-car garage with enough space to “build your own boat.” Taxes are $28,261. Open 2 to 4 p.m. … 16 Forest St., Unit 106, Montclair, is now listed at $179,500 — down $10,000 in the last month and almost $50,000 lower than when it first came on the market last year. The unit, located in the corner rear of the building, has one bedroom, one bathroom, a screened porch, high cove ceilings and dentil moldings. Taxes are $7,065; the association fee is $399. Open 2 to 4 p.m.
Just noting that the $4.75 million house boasted a “finished” wine cellar. wine cellar. Why would anyone want to cellar finished wines? You could just keep the empties in the garage if they had sentimental value. Oh,well. I guess if you are going to pay $78K a year in property taxes, we could sell you anything…