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10 Rowan Rd

Summit City, NJ 07901-4312

8 beds
6.5 baths
– sqft
~1 acre lot
1910 build
– on site

MASTERFULLY RESTORED HOME ON OVER AN ACRE, LESS THAN A MILE FROM DOWNTOWN SUMMIT! This stately, circa 1910 Georgian Colonial, with over 11,000 sq ft across 4 levels includes 8 Bedrooms/6.1 Baths. Quick access to shops, dining, and NYC train. Exceptional privacy, backing onto Watchung Reservation w/ views of NYC skyline. Originally built by Philip Van Renssalaer Van Wyck and later owned by Adolph Root of Roots Department Store, a complete restoration by current owners has upheld its original character and charm with high-end modern touches to perfectly suit modern lifestyles. Impressive Grand Foyer sets tone for the 1st Level, flooded with natural light, rich hardwood floors, fluted columns, stacked crown molding, wainscoting, built-ins and impeccably restored windows. 11 fireplaces throughout four levels, each with a unique original mantle. Meticulously landscaped private grounds with stone terraces, outdoor kitchen and sports court. Dream gourmet Eat-in Kitchen with massive island, custom cabinetry, marble countertops, SS high-end appliances, 2 complete prep stations. Walk-in Pantry, Laundry and Mud Rooms, Wine Room, 3-Car carriage-house Garage meeting all needs. Sprawling Primary Private Wing offers Bedroom, 2 Baths, Sitting Room, 2 Walk-in Closets and bonus room. 3 Beds/2 Baths. Lower Level stuns with stone-floor Lounge, Gym, Recovery Room, Rec areas and Full Bath. This exceptional historic masterpiece is a must-see for today's discerning buyer.

Listing courtesy of GSMLS / SCOTT SHUMAN, 973-524-0644 / KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 25, 2025 •

MLS# 3958494 —

The Building

Construction Date/Year Built:

1910
Style:

Colonial, Custom Home
Primary Style:

Colonial
Roof Description:

Tile
Exterior Description:

Stucco
Basement:

Yes

Interior

Interior Features:

Bar-Dry, Bar-Wet, Beam Ceilings, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
Flooring:

Carpeting, Stone, Tile, Wood
# of Rooms:

22
Level 1 Rooms:

Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Pantry, Porch, Powder Room
Level 2 Rooms:

4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Porch
Level 3 Rooms:

3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Family Room
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Area:

Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Second Kitchen, See Remarks
Living Room Level:

First
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Area:

Formal Dining Room
Family Room Level:

Third
Basement Level Rooms:

Bath(s) Other, Exercise Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
Basement Description:

Finished, Walkout
Other Room 1 Level:

Second
Other Room 1:

Bedroom
Other Room 2 Level:

Third
Other Room 2:

Bedroom
Other Room 3 Level:

Third
Other Room 3:

Bedroom
Other Room 4 Level:

Third
Other Room 4:

Bedroom
# of Fireplaces:

11
Fireplace Description:

Bedroom 5+, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Room Dimensions:

17x17
Kitchen Dimensions:

26x21
Dining Room Dimensions:

23x18
Family Room Dimensions:

30 Sqft
Bedroom 1 Dimensions:

16x17
Bedroom 2 Dimensions:

16 Sqft
Bedroom 3 Dimensions:

16x13
Bedroom 4 Dimensions:

15x15
Other Room 1 Dimensions:

11x11
Other Room 2 Dimensions:

15x16
Other Room 3 Dimensions:

19x12
Other Room 4 Dimensions:

21x15

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

Morris Avenue to Mountain Avenue to Oak Ridge Avenue to Rowan Road
Latitude:

40.70687
Longitude:

-74.35871

The Property

Property Subtype:

Single Family
Approx Lot Size:

1 Sqft
Lot Description:

Skyline View
Total Acres:

1 Sqft
Lot Identifier:

25
Exterior Features:

Hot Tub, Metal Fence, Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Exclusions:

See Addendum attached to Sellers Disclosure (last page of SD file).
Easements:

Unknown
Assessment Land:

610000
Assess Amount Land Tax:

*

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID:

*
Tax ID For Property:

2918-04501-0000-00025-0000-
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Year:

*
Tax Rate:

*
Tax Rate Year:

2024
Tax Rate Amount:

4.356
Tax Amount:

$72,109
Tax Amount:

$*
Lot ID Tax:

*
Lot Size Tax:

*
Acres Tax:

$*
Block ID Tax:

*
City Tax:

$*
City Code Tax:

*
County Tax:

$*
County Code Tax:

*
Zip Code Tax:

*

Beds

# of Bedrooms:

8
Master Bedroom Description:

Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom 1 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second

Baths

# of Baths:

6.10
# of Full Baths:

6
# of Half Baths:

1
Master Bath Features:

Stall Shower

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
Heating:

Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Electric

Utilities

Utilities:

Electric, Gas-Natural
Water:

Public Water
Fuel Type:

Gas-Natural
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Carbon Monoxide Detector, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Hot Tub, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Filter, Wine Refrigerator

Schools

Grade School:

Brayton
Middle Or Junior School:

Summit MS
High School:

Summit HS

The Community

Section/Subdiv/Development:

Oak Ridge
Community Living:

No
Assessment Total:

1655400
Assessment Total Tax:

*
Assessment Bldg:

1045400
Assess Amount Building Tax:

*

Parking

# of Garage Spaces:

3
Garage Description:

Attached Garage
Parking/Driveway Description:

Additional Parking, Circular, Paver Block

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$4,995,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$26,746
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$1,373
Utilities	N/A
Total	$28,119/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/23/25 Apr 23, 2025	Listed / Active	GSMLS	$4,995,000	263.3% (21.0% / YR)
10/12/12 Oct 12, 2012		GSMLS	$1,375,000

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Listing courtesy of GSMLS / SCOTT SHUMAN, 973-524-0644 / KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

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