$690,000
SOLD OCT 3, 2025

177 Forest Ave Paramus, NJ 07652

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,622 Sq Ft
15,416 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 3, 2025

$425 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

53 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2025

Located just steps from Van Saun Park in one of Bergen Countyâ€TMs most desirable neighborhoods, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath Cape Cod offers exceptional versatility for homebuyers or investors alike. The renovated kitchen features modern finishes, while the main level includes two spacious bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs, youâ€TMll find two additional bedrooms and a full bath with a private entrance—ideal for extended family. The finished basement adds two bonus rooms, perfect for offices, a gym, or extra living space, along with another full bath. Sitting on an expansive 15,000 sq ft lot, the home boasts a large backyard ideal for entertaining. Conveniently located near Routes 4 and 17, with quick access to NYC and top-tier shopping at Garden State Plaza, this home combines comfort, location, and incredible potential. Zoned for expansion or new construction, it presents a rare opportunity in a town known for its low taxes and high demand. Will not last!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Helen Martino

Christie's International Real Estate Group-Mahwah/Saddle River Regional Office Listed on: 05/08/2025

Christie's International Real Estate Group-Mahwah/Saddle River Regional Office

Co-Listed By

Kristin Rohner

Christie's International Real Estate Group-Mahwah/Saddle River Regional Office

Last Buyer's Agent

Yvonne Mayo

Keller Williams Village Square Realty

Keller Williams Village Square Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,188

Lot Details

  • 15,416 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Memorial Elementary School
  • East Brook Middle School
  • Paramus High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Finished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 12 / 3404

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,188

Lot Details

0.35 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Irregular Lot
  • View Type:Pond View: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 271401
  • Co List Office Phone: 201-962-9555
  • Outside Inclusions: TBD
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: GPS
  • Reso Fireplace Features: None
  • Year Built Details: 1900-1939,2000's,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bathroom: No
  • Basement Remarks: Office, Storage, FB, Laundry

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent, Seller Disclosure - Yes
  • Exclusions: TBD

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant Floor

Schools

  • Elementary School: Memorial Elementary
  • High School: Paramus HS
  • Middle Or Junior School: East Brook MS
  • Elementary: Memorial Elementary

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15416.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8188.0
  • Tax Block: 3404
  • Tax Lot: 12

MLS Schools

  • High School Text: Paramus HS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2025
Closed on
Sep 9, 2025
Sold by
Emiliani Alvaro and Emiliani Marina
Bought by
Bakht Najia and Bakht Shanza
Seller's Agent
Helen Martino
Christie's International Real Estate Group-Mahwah/Saddle River Regional Office
Buyer's Agent
Yvonne Mayo
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
List Price
$740,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.76%
Views
139
Current Estimated Value
$771,330

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,330
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.92%
Original Mortgage
$666,971
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1986
Sold by
Russo Carmine
Bought by
Emiliani Alvaro and Emiliani Marina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Interest Rate
7.97%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $690,000 First American Title Insurance
Deed $161,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $666,971 FHA
Previous Owner $153,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $690,000 -1.4% $425 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Price Changed $699,999 -5.4% $432 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $740,000 -- $456 / Sq Ft
Source: New Jersey MLS

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 $8,188 $578,900 $344,900 $234,000
2024 $7,926 $540,800 $319,100 $221,700
2023 $7,495 $516,700 $304,000 $212,700
2022 $7,495 $482,900 $283,600 $199,300
2021 $7,350 $444,400 $261,900 $182,500
2020 $7,185 $436,900 $257,800 $179,100
2019 $7,415 $399,500 $271,200 $128,300
2018 $7,323 $399,500 $271,200 $128,300
2017 $7,195 $399,500 $271,200 $128,300
2016 $6,999 $399,500 $271,200 $128,300
2015 $6,927 $399,500 $271,200 $128,300
2014 $6,867 $399,500 $271,200 $128,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 25014435

New Jersey MLS

APN: 46-03404-0000-00012

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