Real Estate

Newark Home Has 'Old World Charm, Low Property Taxes' (PHOTOS)

Realtor: "Curious to find out what makes Forest Hill, Newark so uniquely wonderful?"

NEWARK, NJ -- Looking for "Old World Charm" in New Jersey's largest city? Check out the below link for more photos and the full listing, via Realtor.com.

  • Address: 556 Ridge St, Newark, New Jersey
  • Price: $725,000
  • Square Feet:
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Built: 1925
  • Features: Curious to find out what makes Forest Hill, Newark so uniquely wonderful? Find out for yourself with this impressive Georgian Colonial, centrally located to take full advantage of all this upscale community has to offer. The stately brick exterior, Belgium block walkway, and leaded glass windows give this home exceptional curb appeal. Plus, from its impressive entrance, you are greeted by a dramatic foyer with soaring ceilings, beautifully rich crown moldings and wood-work, over-sized custom windows, a grand double-sided fireplace (in the living room and sun-room), pocket doors (French doors) leading to the formal dining room, and gleaming hardwood floors with inlays. This Old World charm is enhanced by many recent and thoughtful upgrades from top to bottom, including a newer gas furnace and water heater, updated bathrooms throughout and a Chef’s kitchen, which is clearly the center of activity and a social hub calling everyone to gather. Other exciting features include a guest suite with a fireplace, full bathroom and a separate entrance in the basement, a private terrace on the 2nd floor and low property taxes!

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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