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#25023827, Hajira Yafai, Listing office: Coldwell Banker, Upper Montclair
$2,400,000 List price
229 Ballantine Pkwy Newark City, NJ 07104
15 beds
7 full, 1 partial
0.4 acres
House
Property details
About 229 Ballantine Pkwy
Rare opportunity to own a historic gem in Newark?s prestigious Forest Hill neighborhood! This grand architectural residence features 26 rooms, including 15 bedrooms, 7 full baths, and 1 half bath, offering timeless elegance and extraordinary space. The main level includes a stately living room, formal dining room, expansive family room, ballroom-style entertaining area, a large kitchen, bedroom, 1.5 baths, and laundry room?perfect for both daily living and entertaining. The second level offers 8 bedrooms and 4 full baths, including Jack-and-Jill setups for added convenience. A charming four-season porch provides year-round enjoyment, while the original carriage house with a basement and 3-car garage offers potential for a guest suite, home office, or private apartment. Located just minutes from Branch Brook Park, light rail, and shopping, this one-of-a-kind property combines character, space, and an unbeatable location.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
BasementYes
Lot size0.44 Acres
Year built9999
Parking1 Car Width, Blacktop, Detached Garage
MLS #3973698
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceBedroom 5+, Family Room, Living Room
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Bedroom 5+, Family Room, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 15
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Detached Garage
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Natural Gas
- List Price: $2,400,000
- Directions: I-280 E. Exit 13 toward First St to Branch Brook Pk. Follow signs for First St, turn left. Continue on First St, then turn left onto Ballantine Pkwy.
- Year Built: 9999
- Lot Size: 0.44 Acres
- MLS Number: 3973698
- Office Name: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
- Office Phone: (973) 876-0970
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Nearby schools
3
Elliott Street Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.6 mi
•721 Summer Ave
4
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.7 mi
•257 Summer Ave
3
Salome Urea Elementary School
Public District PK-6
0.8 mi
•284 1st Ave W
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,758. Residents of Newark City, NJ typically earn less than $<35k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
56%
<35k
24%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
64%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
9%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
33%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Foot Locker
Ross Dress For Less
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Popeyes
Little Caesars
What do the neighbors drive?
Honda
Nissan
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
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About 229 Ballantine Pkwy
The listing price of 229 Ballantine Pkwy property is $2,400,000.
The property 229 Ballantine Pkwy is a house located in Newark City, New Jersey, 07104.
Active Listing: 229 Ballantine Pkwy is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 229 Ballantine Pkwy are: Elliott Street Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roberto Clemente Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Salome Urea Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Robert Treat Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Abington Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Technology High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Barringer High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Kearny High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property at 229 Ballantine Pkwy has 15 bedrooms and 7 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 229 Ballantine Pkwy is 9999.
This home is located at 229 Ballantine Pkwy in Newark City, NJ and zip code 07104 in the North Ward neighborhood. Features: 15 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,400,000.
Between May and June 2025, Newark City, NJ real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 29.7%. Listings spent 90 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $499,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.