Kool & the Gang Founder’s Montclair Manse Hits the Market

Get ready to celebrate good times real estate style!

The former Montclair, NJ home of the late Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, founding member of Kool & the Gang, has hit the market for a cool $7.5 million.

This isn’t just any listing—it’s two identical, four-story townhomes rolled into one property at 82-84 Watchung Avenue. Perfect for multi-generational living, a high-end rental play ($18K/month each), and plenty of room to dance.

Built in 1908 and meticulously renovated by an “extended band family member,” the pair of residences are loaded with luxe details: white oak floors, custom lighting, and chef’s kitchens with quartz countertops and nine-foot islands. Each has its own elevator (yes, you can glide to the top floor like a rock star), three bedrooms, and four-and-a-half baths.

The crown jewel? A sprawling primary suite that takes over the entire top floor: two walk-in closets, radiant-heated bathroom floors, and sunlight pouring in like it’s headlining its own show.

The finished lower levels boast family rooms with wet bars and direct backyard access, because every good gig needs an encore.

Montclair’s walkable streets, buzzing food scene, and easy NJ Transit ride into NYC make it the perfect backdrop for this hit property. As listing agent Allison Maguire of Brown Harris Stevens puts it: “The work that went into the house… it’s just gorgeous.”

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