$1,995,000
SOLD FEB 27, 2026

12 Forrest Ave Rumson, NJ 07760

4 Beds
5 Baths
2,786 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$716 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deane Porter School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of February 2026

Amazing location in the heart of Rumson! Close to exceptional schools, town shops, restaurants, the Navesink River and Victory Park! This home features an open floor plan and decorative moldings throughout. Kitchen with center island opens to family room with wood burning fireplace. Dining room, office and sitting room complete the 1st floor. Primary bedroom suite with walk-in closet, full bath and tray ceiling, 3 more spacious bedrooms and 2 additional full baths. Fully finished lower level offers a large recreation room, laundry room and half bath. 1 car detached garage, fenced in backyard with expansive deck complete this lovely home. Beaches, ferry to NYC and wonderful area amenities at your door step. Don't miss this opportunity to live in the fabulous small town of Rumson!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geralyn Behring

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty License #0447169 Listed on: 12/15/2025

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Murphy

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty License #0786195

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,543

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x159
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,786 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the upper level
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Deane-Porter Elementary School
  • Forrestdale Middle School
  • Rumson-Fair Haven High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Personal Property and Pool Table Light Fixture
  • Assessor Parcel Number 41-00038-0000-00008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,543

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Fenced Area
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Washer, Blinds/Shades, Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Security System, Refrigerator, Screens, Gas Cooking
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Detached, Colonial
  • Reso Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Pull Down Stairs, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr, Dec Molding, Recessed Lighting
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Contract Info List PriceSqFt: 699.93
  • Contract Info New Construction: No
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Kitchen Center Island: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.18
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 50x159
  • General Property Info Farm: No
  • Location Middle School: Forrestdale
  • Interior Attic - Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Wood3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Lot Description Fenced Area: Yes
  • Included Gas Cooking: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Exterior Lighting: Yes
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Ceilings - 9Ft 2nd Flr: Yes
  • Interior Dec Molding: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Exterior Porch - Open: Yes
  • Included BlindsShades: Yes
  • Included Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Exterior Sprinkler Under: Yes
  • Included Outdoor Lighting: Yes
  • Included Screens: Yes
  • Kitchen Sliding Door5: Yes
  • Foyer Floor - Wood: Yes
  • Dining Room Dec Molding4: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - Wood5: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Fireplace - Woodburning5: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Kitchen Dec Molding5: Yes
  • Rooms Sitting: Yes
  • Included Security System2: Yes
  • Floors Tile: Yes
  • Exterior Security System3: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Dec Molding6: Yes
  • Rec Room Level Basement9: Yes
  • Foyer Dec Molding2: Yes
  • Laundry Level Basement20: Yes
  • Cooling 2 Zoned AC: Yes
  • Heating 2 Zoned Heat: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Ceilings - High, Finished, Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Stories: 3
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Foyer: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Office2: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Rec Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:Second43: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - Wood6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Full Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Shower Stall: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:TRYVLTCATH3: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Tub: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Primary Bath Double Sinks: Yes
  • Primary Bath Whirlpool: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fence
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: Personal Property and Pool Table Light Fixture
  • Exterior Features: Underground Sprinkler System, Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch - Open
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Zoned AC
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, 2 Zoned Heat
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Forrestdale

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x159
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.8
  • Parcel #: 41-00038-0000-00008
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16543.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Deane-Porter
  • High School: Rumson-Fair Haven

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2025
Closed on
Feb 24, 2026
Sold by
Malone Matthew and Flynn Rachel
Bought by
Haddad Amanda
Seller's Agent
Geralyn Behring
Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karen Murphy
Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,995,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
2.31%
Views
65

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-37.54%
Original Mortgage
$1,345,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,343,684
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$586,655

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2018
Sold by
Malone Matthew W
Bought by
Malone Matthew W and Malone Rachel Flynn

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2016
Closed on
Dec 1, 2016
Sold by
Loures Suzanne C
Bought by
Malone Matthew W
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Lubin
Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Pauline Poyner
Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Sold Price
$1,154,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.68%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
2.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1995
Sold by
Orrok George
Bought by
Seaman Walter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,000
Interest Rate
7.84%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Deed $1,154,000 Able Title Agency Llc
Deed $149,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $99,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/27/2026 02/27/26 Sold $1,995,000 +2.3% $716 / Sq Ft
12/23/2025 12/23/25 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2025 12/15/25 For Sale $1,950,000 +69.0% $700 / Sq Ft
12/02/2016 12/02/16 Sold $1,154,000 -- $414 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $16,543 $1,588,200 $811,600 $776,600
2024 $16,257 $1,503,900 $781,200 $722,700
2023 $16,257 $1,390,700 $720,900 $669,800
2022 $16,152 $1,276,100 $640,100 $636,000
2021 $16,152 $1,135,100 $554,400 $580,700
2020 $15,332 $1,069,900 $504,000 $565,900
2019 $17,165 $1,168,500 $347,200 $821,300
2018 $16,963 $1,144,600 $347,200 $797,400
2017 $15,964 $1,086,700 $313,600 $773,100
2016 $15,392 $1,074,100 $313,600 $760,500
2015 $15,296 $1,052,700 $313,600 $739,100
2014 $15,057 $1,033,400 $308,000 $725,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22536759

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 41-00038-0000-00008

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