Set in the heart of Forest Avenue, this beautifully renovated and impeccably maintained Center Hall Colonial checks every box. The classic Center Hall floorplan flows from the spacious entryway into the dining room on the right and living room on the left. The living room opens to the family room and 3 season room overlooking the backyard, perfect for a playroom or home office. Off of the dining room, the eat-in kitchen features custom wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and brand new quartz countertops, all overlooking a patio and professionally landscaped backyard perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A powder room and back entry complete the first floor. On the second floor, the spacious primary suite offers three closets and a renovated en-suite bath. Three additional bedrooms with generous closet space and a renovated hall bath complete the second level. The third floor adds even more flexibility with an additional bedroom, a full bath, and a large storage area with an oversized closet. The finished basement extends the living space with a recreation room featuring built-ins, a wet bar with refrigerator, an exercise room, a full bath, and a finished laundry room. Thoughtful upgrades include front and back sprinkler systems, landscape lighting, and central air conditioning. Forest Avenue offers a true community feel, with its famous trick-or-treating as well as unbeatable convenience with NYC commute options from MidTown Direct train and bus service.
Under contract
$1,749,000
256 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge Boro Twp., NJ 07028
5beds
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Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 54 days |
- 184 |
- 5 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: February 10, 2026 at 09:15am
Listed by:
Amy Owens 973-783-7400,
Keller Williams - Nj Metro Group
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4006630
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Full Bath
Primary bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Heating
- Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Ground Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Bath(s) Other, Rec Room, Utility Room
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 63 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 1608001210000000120000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Shingle
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Glen Ridge
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $965,900
- Annual tax amount: $33,014
- Date on market: 1/29/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$6,341/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | Pending sale | $1,749,000 |
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| 1/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,749,000+89.1% |
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| 5/15/2014 | Sold | $925,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,014 | $965,900 |
| 2024 | $33,014 +3.8% | $965,900 |
| 2023 | $31,807 +1.5% | $965,900 |
| 2022 | $31,343 +1.8% | $965,900 |
| 2021 | $30,783 +3.1% | $965,900 |
| 2020 | $29,856 -2.9% | $965,900 |
| 2019 | $30,740 | $965,900 +15.9% |
| 2018 | $30,740 +5.3% | $833,300 |
| 2017 | $29,199 +2.3% | $833,300 |
| 2016 | $28,549 +8.9% | $833,300 |
| 2015 | $26,225 +3.9% | $833,300 +7.2% |
| 2014 | $25,245 +2.4% | $777,500 |
| 2013 | $24,658 +2.8% | $777,500 -3.8% |
| 2012 | $23,987 +2.1% | $808,200 |
| 2011 | $23,494 +4.7% | $808,200 |
| 2010 | $22,436 +6.3% | $808,200 +2.9% |
| 2009 | $21,106 -11.9% | $785,500 |
| 2008 | $23,946 +3.7% | $785,500 +412.1% |
| 2007 | $23,102 | $153,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $153,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $153,400 |
| 2004 | $20,464 | $153,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $153,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $153,400 +1.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $151,200 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$11,862/mo
Principal & interest
$8918
Property taxes
$2944
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07028
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAForest Ave SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Glen Ridge High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Ridgewood Avenue SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest
- Middle: Ridgewood
- High: Glen Ridge
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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