Montclair
Busy downtowns along Bloomfield Avenue and Church Street, an arts scene, and several NJ Transit stations on the Montclair-Boonton Line.
ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY · REAL ESTATE
Buying or selling in Essex County?
Essex County packs a lot into a small map: Victorian streets in Montclair and Glen Ridge, Midtown Direct train towns like Maplewood, and the small-town feel of the Caldwells and Verona out west.
I’ve helped buyers, sellers and renters all over the county, from a five-bedroom on Prospect Street in Maplewood to apartments on Bloomfield Avenue. If you love older homes with character, we’re going to get along.
01 / ESSEX COUNTY TOWNS I KNOWFind your corner.
Where to look in
Essex County.
Every town has its own schools, taxes and personality.
Here’s a quick feel for each one.
Maplewood
A walkable village, Victorian and colonial homes, and Midtown Direct service to Penn Station on the Morris & Essex Line. Shares a school district with South Orange.
Glen Ridge
Gas-lit streets, a large historic district and some of the prettiest old homes in the county, all within one square mile or so.
Verona
Verona Park and its lake at the center of town, a friendly downtown, and easy access to Route 23 and the Caldwells.
Caldwell & West Caldwell
Classic small-town main streets on Bloomfield Avenue, tree-lined neighborhoods and a strong sense of community.
Livingston
A popular choice for families, with Livingston Mall, lots of parks and quick access to Routes 10 and 280.
Bloomfield
Brookdale Park, a growing downtown around Bloomfield Center, train access and some of the best value in the area.
Nearby
Also Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, North Caldwell, Roseland, Nutley and West Orange.
Why a local matters here.
Essex County buyers often want two things at once: a real neighborhood and a reasonable trip into Manhattan. I’ll help you weigh train lines, walkability and the quirks of older homes (knob-and-tube, oil tanks, original windows) before you fall in love.
02 / RECENT ESSEX COUNTY MOVESEvery address has a story.
Good moves in
Essex County.
A selection of Holly’s past Essex County
sales and rentals.
649 Prospect St
Maplewood, New Jersey
$1,489,165
8 Winthrop Pl
Maplewood, New Jersey
$1,110,000
22 Arcularius Ter
Maplewood, New Jersey
$999,999
8 Thomas St
Caldwell, New Jersey
$935,000
15 Clark St
Glen Ridge, New Jersey
$880,000
18 Francisco Ave
West Caldwell, New Jersey
$853,500
70 Maplewood Ave
Maplewood, New Jersey
$850,000
66 S Fullerton Ave
Montclair, New Jersey
$5,200 / mo
660 Bloomfield Ave
Bloomfield, New Jersey
$2,900 / mo
660 Bloomfield Ave, Unit A
Verona, New Jersey
$2,900 / mo
KIND WORDS FROM ESSEX COUNTY
“Holly’s patience, integrity, responsiveness, judgment and especially her sense of humor and goodwill are major assets.”
“She was incredibly patient and understanding with our parents.”
03 / GOOD QUESTIONSAsk me anything.
Essex County
questions.
Which Essex County towns have the easiest commute to New York City?
Towns on the Morris & Essex Line, like Maplewood and South Orange, have Midtown Direct trains to Penn Station. Montclair, Glen Ridge and Bloomfield are on the Montclair-Boonton Line, with direct or connecting service depending on the train. I’m happy to walk through the options for your schedule.
Are older homes in Essex County hard to buy?
Not hard, but they deserve a careful look. Many homes in Montclair, Glen Ridge and Maplewood are 80 to 120 years old. I’ll help you plan inspections for things like oil tanks, old wiring, sewer lines and roofs, so there are no surprises.
How are property taxes in Essex County?
New Jersey property taxes are among the highest in the country, and they vary a lot from town to town and even house to house. I’ll pull the actual tax history for any home you’re considering.
I’m selling in Essex County. Where do I start?
Start with a conversation. I’ll look at recent sales near you, tell you which projects are worth doing (and which aren’t), and put together a pricing and prep plan. There’s no cost and no obligation.
Do you also help renters in Essex County?
Yes. I’m a Certified Rental Agent and have leased homes in Montclair, Bloomfield and Verona for both tenants and landlords.
04 / IT STARTS WITH A CONVERSATIONNo pressure. Just possibilities.
Thinking about
Essex County?
Buying, selling, renting or starting over, tell me what’s on your mind and I’ll help you figure out the next step.
201.681.6575 holly.martins@compass.comMore of a texter?
That works, too. Say hi.
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