Welcome to 136 Midland Avenue, a beautifully updated side-hall Colonial in the heart of Glen Ridge's desirable South End. Blending classic charm with modern updates, this 5-bedroom home offers a spacious layout, abundant natural light, and recent renovations that make it truly move-in ready. In 2025, the home underwent significant updates including a new roof, freshly painted exterior and interior in a designer-selected color palette, refinished hardwood floors, new HWH, refreshed landscaping, and new pea gravel driveway. The inviting lemonade front porch leads into a warm foyer, with the living and dining rooms showcasing original details and bright, open spaces. A stylish butler's pantry connects the dining room to the kitchen, which features a new refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, GE appliances, under-cabinet lighting and copper-colored tin ceiling. An enclosed porch off the kitchen offers access to the backyard and provides the perfect space for a future mudroom. Convenient first floor powder room with recent updates. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and an updated full bath, including one bedroom with a spacious, room-sized walk-in closet ideal for transforming into a primary suite. The third floor adds two more bedrooms, perfect for guests, a home office, or playroom. Ample sized backyard! Just blocks from NYC direct train service, top-rated Glen Ridge schools, and the best of Montclair and Bloomfield, this home is the perfect mix of location, layout, and lifestyle.