Home for Sale at 655 Lake St in Newark City, NJ for $1,295,000

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655 Lake St | Newark City

$1,295,000 | 6 Beds | 5 Baths (4 Full, 1 Half)

Welcome to this spectacular 5,000 sq. ft. Historic Landmark residence in Newark's sought-after Forest Hill. Featured in House Beautiful, and restored by renowned designer Sasha Bikoff, this home seamlessly combines classic architecture with modern design across three expansive floors of living space. A stunning entrance hall sets the stage for elegant entertaining, while a large solarium, off the living room, fills the home with natural light. The chef's kitchen impresses with Miele appliances, a Blue Star range, steam oven, and Gaggenau refrigerator/freezer units. The thoughtful design continues with California Closets throughout, a powder room on the first floor, updated bathrooms, and a jaw dropping primary suite with walk-in closet, soaking tub, and steam shower. High-end upgrades include a Sonos in-ceiling sound system, custom brass sinks, Toto smart toilets, two fireplaces, and commercial-grade WiFi. Outdoors, enjoy private patios, a secluded backyard with lush landscaping and hydrangeas, and a custom sound system for gatherings. For quiet moments, retreat to the second-floor deck off the office/bedroom perfect for morning coffee or an evening cocktail. Across from Branch Brook Park and its iconic cherry blossoms, and just 40 minutes to NYC, this one-of-a-kind home offers elegance, comfort, and space to truly spread out. GSMLS 3989369

Directions to property: Lake St across from Brookdale Park

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 3989369
Listing Category: 
Purchase
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Pricing
Pricing information for this listing.
List Price: 
$1,295,000
Basic Property Information
Fields containing basic information about the property.
Property Type: 
Residential
Property Sub Type: 
Single Family Detached
Primary Market Area: 
Newark City
Address: 
655 Lake St, Newark City, NJ 07104-1522, U.S.A.
County: 
Essex
Latitude: 
40.7736700
Longitude: 
-74.1721600
Directions: 
Lake St across from Brookdale Park
Public Remarks: 
Welcome to this spectacular 5,000 sq. ft. Historic Landmark residence in Newark's sought-after Forest Hill. Featured in House Beautiful, and restored by renowned designer Sasha Bikoff, this home seamlessly combines classic architecture with modern design across three expansive floors of living space. A stunning entrance hall sets the stage for elegant entertaining, while a large solarium, off the living room, fills the home with natural light. The chef's kitchen impresses with Miele appliances, a Blue Star range, steam oven, and Gaggenau refrigerator/freezer units. The thoughtful design continues with California Closets throughout, a powder room on the first floor, updated bathrooms, and a jaw dropping primary suite with walk-in closet, soaking tub, and steam shower. High-end upgrades include a Sonos in-ceiling sound system, custom brass sinks, Toto smart toilets, two fireplaces, and commercial-grade WiFi. Outdoors, enjoy private patios, a secluded backyard with lush landscaping and hydrangeas, and a custom sound system for gatherings. For quiet moments, retreat to the second-floor deck off the office/bedroom perfect for morning coffee or an evening cocktail. Across from Branch Brook Park and its iconic cherry blossoms, and just 40 minutes to NYC, this one-of-a-kind home offers elegance, comfort, and space to truly spread out.
Community Information
Subdivision: 
Forest Hill
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Year Built: 
1927
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Bilco-Style Door, Full, Unfinished
Interior: 
Bar-Wet, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cedar Closets, High Ceilings, Security System, Shades, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Slate
Exterior: 
Brick
Exterior Features: 
Deck, Patio
Energy Information: 
Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
Yes
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
21
Total Bedrooms: 
6
Total Bathrooms: 
5
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
4
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
15x18 
Level: 
Second
Second Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
14x15 
Level: 
Second
Third Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
11x16 
Level: 
Second
Fourth Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
11x12 
Level: 
Third
Dining Room 
Dimensions: 
15x15 
Level: 
First
Kitchen 
Dimensions: 
16x16 
Level: 
First
Living Room 
Dimensions: 
15x26 
Level: 
First
Other One 
Dimensions: 
11x26 
Level: 
First
Other Two 
Dimensions: 
11x11 
Level: 
First
Other Three 
Dimensions: 
10x14 
Level: 
First
Other Four 
Dimensions: 
11x15 
Master Bathroom 
Level: 
Second
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Radiators - Hot Water
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
3 Units, Central Air, Ductless Split AC
Water Heating System: 
Gas
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.23
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
100X100
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
2 Car Width, Blacktop
Parking Type: 
2 Car Width, Blacktop
Total Parking Spaces: 
4
Garage: 
Attached Garage
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
1614-00712-0000-00042-0000-
Lot Number: 
42
Annual Tax: 
$15,660.00
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Possession: 
30 days
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

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