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42 Rossmore Pl, Belleville, NJ, 07109

6beds
4baths
6,000sqft
$699,000
$117price/sqft
$5,627/moest. monthly cost
$225,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

Step into a home where timeless character and everyday comfort come together beautifully. Set on an expansive 150-foot-deep lot along a wide, tree-lined street, this spacious 3,322 sqft residence offers 6 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms spread across four levels. This impressive late Victorian home features thoughtfully preserved architectural details including oversized original wood windows, original pocket doors and millwork, hardwood floors, and elegant proportions. The formal dining room with its coffered ceiling creates a stunning setting for gatherings, while the expansive living areas offer warmth, charm, and plenty of room to entertain. Generously sized bedrooms provide comfortable retreats, and the home's substantial square footage ensures space for everyone. Outside, the inviting front porch welcomes you home and overlooks beautifully manicured landscaping. A stunning backyard complete with patio offers endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, and relaxing. Enjoy the peace of mind of a long 4+ car driveway and ample street parking. A finished walkout basement with full bathroom and separate laundry area completes this package. Ideally located on a quiet residential block, this home provides convenient access to shopping, dining, transportation, and commuter routes offering the perfect blend of character, space, and location. Don't miss the chance to call this impressive home yours!

Getting Around

83
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
42
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Belleville PS3Grades K-60.2 mi
3/10
Belleville Middle SchoolGrades 7-80.2 mi
2/10
Belleville Sr High SchoolGrades 9-120.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1897

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range/Oven-Gas,Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Features: Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Rec Room, Storage Room

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes,Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4

Dining Room

  • Features: Formal Dining Room

Features

  • High Ceilings,In-Law Floorplan
  • Flooring: Wood

Heating

  • Heating features: 1 Unit,Radiators - Hot Water,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 6,000
  • Total interior livable area: 6,000 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Eat-in Kitchen

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1601078030000000240000
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator,washer and dryer.

Features

  • Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,098 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 40 x 150

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: 1 Car Width,Asphalt,Driveway-Exclusive,None
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,534$42,408
Home Insurance *$209$2,508
Property Taxes $1,223$14,676
Electricity $661$7,936
Total$5,627$67,524
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$192,925/yr
40% on housing$168,810/yr
45% on housing$150,053/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

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WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.4%
7.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$117This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 07109$312
Essex County$382

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 07109$378
Essex County$391

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-10Price change$650,000
2026-06-09Listed for sale$699,000
2003-11-05Sold$300,000
2000-08-07Sold$182,000
1998-09-10Sold$3,015,000
1994-05-06Sold$138,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKarla Guevara
BrokerageCentury 21 Venture Real Estate

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