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53 Forest Hill Rd, West Orange Twp., NJ 07052

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Single family residence
Built in 1920
8,712 sqft
1 Garage space

What's special

Fall in love the moment you arrive. From the welcoming front porch ideal for morning coffee or cool summer evenings to the deep, park-like backyard nearly 200 feet deep, this charming Cape Cod in West Orange's sought-after Gregory section offers the space and warmth today's buyers crave. Inside, classic details create ...

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Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4007991MLS Logo
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Living Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

Bedroom

Bathroom

Basement (Unfinished)

Covered Front Porch

Bedroom

Bedroom

Zillow last checked: 11 hours ago

Listing updated: February 04, 2026 at 07:02pm

Listed by:

Lauren Orsini 973-650-1683,

Bhhs Fox & Roach,

Lisa Oyama

Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4007991MLS Logo

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 144
  • Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 182
  • Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 3
  • Level: First
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 11 x 10
Dining room
  • Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Level: First
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 11 x 10
Kitchen
  • Features: Separate Dining Area
  • Level: First
  • Area: 104
  • Dimensions: 13 x 8
Living room
  • Level: First
  • Area: 187
  • Dimensions: 17 x 11
Basement
  • Features: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
Heating
  • Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
  • Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
  • Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry: Laundry Room, In Basement
Features
  • Utility Room, Exercise Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Yes,Unfinished
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Asphalt, Detached Garage
  • Garage spaces: 1
Features
  • Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
  • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 45 x 198
Details
  • Parcel number: 1622000370000000580006

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cape Cod
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
  • Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

  • Gas: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected

Community & HOA

Community
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
  • Region: West Orange

Financial & listing details

  • Tax assessed value: $524,000
  • Annual tax amount: $12,412
  • Date on market: 2/5/2026
  • Ownership type: Fee Simple

Price history

DateEventPrice
2/5/2026Listed for sale$549,000+16.1%
Source: NJMLS #26003926 Report a problem
1/28/2022Sold$473,000+7.7%
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/13/2021Contingent$439,000
Source: NJMLS #21043657 Report a problem
11/3/2021Listed for sale$439,000+41.6%
Source: GSMLS #3749966 Report a problem
10/20/2015Listing removed$310,000
Source: Weichert Realtors #3246799 Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$24,544 +97.7%$524,000 +97.7%
2024$12,413 +5.6%$265,000
2023$11,758 +1.9%$265,000

Find assessor info on the county website

BuyAbility℠ payment

Est. payment
$3,737/mo
Principal & interest
$2621
Property taxes
$924
Home insurance
$192

    Estimated market value

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    Estimated sales range

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    Neighborhood: 07052

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Gregory
    • Middle: Roosevelt
    • High: W Orange

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

    Open houses

    • Thu, Feb 5

      11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    • Sun, Feb 8

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