A rare opportunity to own a true Summit classic in a highly desirable neighborhood just a few blocks from top-rated Franklin Elementary School and the New Providence train station. This gracious Colonial, circa 1905, is a tasteful blend of historic architecture and thoughtful modern updates, offering generous living spaces, high ceilings and an incredibly versatile layout, including a ground level guest suite. Formal rooms are conducive for entertaining while comfortably accommodating today's casual living. Exterior enhancements offer a front open porch, a spacious rear deck, screened porch & a garage with a circular driveway. Ideally situated on .68- acre lot that resembles a nature preserve, this property is beautifully showcased with a manicured lawn, mature trees & an array of specimen bushes. The Summit community is defined by its highly-ranked public schools, an established downtown with restaurants & shopping along with NYC Midtown Direct. Recreation centers for leisure activities are The Connection, YMCA , Aquatic Center, Soldiers Memorial Field & Summit Playhouse. This home is ideally located in close proximity to the developed highway infrastructure & Liberty International Airport. Truly, a landmark home for today and tomorrow.
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Price cut: $500K (5/27)
$1,999,999
5 Sunset Dr, Summit City, NJ 07901
6beds
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Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
0.68 Acres Lot
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What's special
High ceilingsGround level guest suiteNature preserveManicured lawnMature treesFront open porchFormal rooms
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Zillow last checked: June 01, 2025 at 11:55pm
Listing updated: May 31, 2025 at 01:38am
Listed by:
Rosemary M Dangler 908-377-4852,
Prominent Properties Sir,
Winifred Cavazini
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 3966346

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 525
- Dimensions: 25 x 21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Country Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 12 x 25
Basement
- Features: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
Heating
- Baseboard - Hotwater, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 2 Units, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bedroom, Library, See Remarks, Rec Room, In-Law Floorplan, Walkout
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Blinds
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Library, Living Room, Non-Functional
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open Porch(es), Patio
- Exterior features: Curbs, Sidewalk, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Dimensions: 148 x 201
- Features: Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 2918029010000000440000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1905
- Major remodel year: 2009
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Cable Available, Garbage Included
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
- Region: Summit
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $604,200
- Annual tax amount: $26,318
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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