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  • $2,141,000

    281 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

    5beds
    4,000sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1928
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $2,141,000 Zestimate®
    $535/sqft
    $7,502 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,141,000

    $1.95M - $2.38M

    $7,502/mo

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    What's special

    This 5 BR/4.5 bath Colonial resides on one of Glen Ridge's most desired streets! Across from top rated Forest Ave school, boasts over 3200 sf of living space, lovingly updated for the most discerning buyer. Adorned w dark h/w floors thru out, new windows and custom molding, this house does not disappoint. Chef's kitchen w new high end SS appliances &custom cabinetry, Adjacent is light-filled mudroom leading to outdoor space. Fall in love w the master and its newly renovated spa-like bath w radiant floors. Gorgeous dressing rm w custom shelving(can be easily returned to bedroom). 2 add'l beds+bath on 2nd floor ideal for teen suite. Private 3rd floor has Bedroom with spacious bath perfect for guests or "au pair". Finished basement has great room, full bath, laundry, radiant floors, tons of storage.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Heat pump, Radiant, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Blinds, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, CODetect, Shades, WlkInCls, FireExtg, CedrClst, StallTub, JacuzTyp
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0800122000000022

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1928

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: On Site Laundry Available
    Location
    • Region: Glen Ridge

    Other

    Other facts
    • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Fencing
    • Master Bath Features: Stall Shower
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
    • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener
    • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
    • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Bath(s) Other, Exercise Room, Storage Room, 1 Bedroom, Great Room
    • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
    • Family Room Level: First
    • Kitchen Level: First
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Living Room Level: First
    • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, LivingRm, FamilyRm, Kitchen, DiningRm, Pantry, Office, PowderRm, Vestibul, MudRoom
    • Water: Public Water
    • Level 2 Rooms: Bath Main, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
    • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
    • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Dressing Room
    • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
    • Heating: Multi-Zone, 2 Units
    • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
    • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Disposal, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump, Freezer-Freestanding
    • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
    • Cooling: 2 Units, Multi-Zone Cooling
    • Exterior Features: Curbs, Wood Fence, Storm Window(s)
    • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
    • Fuel Type: OilAbOut
    • Lot Description: Corner
    • Level 3 Rooms: BathOthr, 1Bedroom, SittngRm
    • Other Room 1: Office
    • Other Room 2: Bedroom
    • Other Room 4: Bathroom
    • Interior Features: Blinds, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, CODetect, Shades, WlkInCls, FireExtg, CedrClst, StallTub, JacuzTyp
    • Other Room 4 Level: Basement
    • Other Room 2 Level: Third
    • Other Room 3: Exercise Room
    • Town #: Glen Ridge Boro Twp.
    • Ownership type: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/6/2022Sold$1,651,000+32.2%$413/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3767665 Report a problem
    3/23/2022Pending sale$1,249,000$312/sqft
    Source: NJMLS #22007427 Report a problem
    3/8/2022Listed for sale$1,249,000+19%$312/sqft
    Source: NJMLS #22007427 Report a problem
    7/19/2018Sold$1,050,000+5.5%$263/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3463619 Report a problem
    4/23/2018Listed for sale$995,000+34.5%$249/sqft
    Source: WEST OF HUDSON REALTY GROUP #3463619 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$34,159 $999,400
    2024$34,159 +6.1%$999,400 +2.2%
    2023$32,199 +1.5%$977,800

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 07028

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Forest Ave
    • Middle: Ridgewood
    • High: Glen Ridge
    • District: GLEN RIDGE

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value

    $2,141,000