229 Ballantine Pkwy Newark City, NJ 07104
Listing Courtesy of: GARDEN STATE MLS - IDX / Coldwell Banker Realty / Hajira Yafai - Contact:  973-876-0970

  229 Ballantine Pkwy Newark City, NJ 07104

Active
$2,000,000 (USD)
15
BED
8
BATH
15,000
SQFT

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.

MLS #:
3998591
Taxes
$13,569(2024)
Lot Size
0.44 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
9999
Style
Custom Home, Carriage House
County
Essex County

Listed By

Hajira Yafai, Coldwell Banker Realty, Contact: 973-876-0970
Source
GARDEN STATE MLS - IDX
Last checked Nov 20 2025 at 1:27 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Pantry
  • Second Kitchen
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Bedroom 5+
  • Fireplace: 8
Heating and Cooling
  • 1 Unit
  • Window A/C(s)
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wall A/C Unit(s)
Basement Information
  • Full
  • Finished
  • Walkout
Exterior Features
  • Brick
  • Stone
  • Roof: Flat
  • Roof: Slate
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural, Public Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fuel: Gas-Natural
Garage
  • See Remarks
  • Detached Garage
Parking
  • See Remarks
  • 1 Car Width
  • Blacktop
  • Parking Lot-Exclusive
Living Area
  • 15,000 sqft
Additional Information: Mountain Lakes | 973-876-0970
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