$1,450,000

18 Forest Trail Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Estimated payment $9,513/month

Total Views 5,881
5 Beds
5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Fireplace in Bathroom
  • Wooded Lot
  • Cedar Hill Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Pride of ownership shines in this beautifully updated 5BR, 3 full & 2 half bath custom Colonial, ideally located on a quiet cul-de-sac street in the sought-after Homestead Village section of Basking Ridge, known for its top-rated schools. Set on a level 1.35-acre lot, this home features hardwood floors, custom millwork & abundant natural light throughout. The kitchen boasts high-end stainless appliances, farmhouse sink, butcher block countertops, subway tile backsplash, and custom cabinetry incl. a built-in pantry w/wine fridge & breakfast area. Living & dining rooms each offer a fireplace, while the family room impresses with a floor-to-ceiling tiled fireplace and custom built-ins. A show stopping rec room with wet bar, granite counters, full-size fridge, dishwasher, and room to entertain completes the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a gas fireplace, walk-in closet & spa-like bath with soaking tub, stall shower & double vanity. A 2nd ensuite BR, 3 add'l BRs, updated hall bath & laundry complete the 2nd floor. One of two full unfinished basements offers approx. 800 sq ft of potential living space, has a fireplace & is already plumbed for a powder room. Continue entertainment & recreation in the backyard complete with patio, two levels of decking, grilling area, gazebo & level, expansive yard. A true must-see!

Listing Agent

KERRY LAVELLE

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Brokerage Phone: 908-477-5595 Listed on: 06/18/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,049

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 1.35 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
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  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Fireplace in Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • French Drain
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Schools

  • Cedar Hill Elementary School
  • W Annin Middle School
  • Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2702-02904-0000-00019-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,049

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Easements Description: Sewer Line
  • Renovated Year: 2012
  • Street Number Display: 18
  • Directions: South Finley to Winding Lane. Left on Forest Trail.
  • I D: 5364403
  • Modified: 2025-06-22
  • Number Images: 42
  • Section Subdiv Development: Homestead Village
  • Attribution Contact: 908-477-5595
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2012

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 5
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Security System, Shades, Smoke Detector, SoakTub, StallShw, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, French Drain, Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Dim: 17x19
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 26x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 13x19
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Office
  • Other Room2 Dim: 13x14
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Breakfast
  • Other Room3 Dim: 11x14
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 25x21
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, GarEnter, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room, RecRoom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Curbs, Deck, Gazebo, Patio
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Baseboard - Cast Iron, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: CEDAR HILL
  • Middle School: W ANNIN
  • High School: RIDGE
  • High School: RIDGE
  • Middle Jr High School: W ANNIN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.35AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 649300
  • Assessed Land Value: 407000
  • Assessment: 1056300
  • Easement: Yes
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 19
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.35

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 18049
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2702-02904-0000-00019-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.779
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: CEDAR HILL

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $18,050 $1,014,600 $380,500 $634,100
2023 $17,447 $925,100 $380,500 $544,600
2022 $16,319 $811,500 $380,500 $431,000
2021 $13,189 $682,900 $370,500 $312,400
2020 $14,183 $677,300 $370,500 $306,800
2019 $12,627 $620,800 $380,500 $240,300
2018 $12,054 $601,200 $390,500 $210,700
2017 $11,998 $603,200 $390,500 $212,700
2016 $12,465 $638,900 $390,500 $248,400
2015 $11,305 $603,100 $365,500 $237,600
2014 $11,060 $584,800 $365,500 $219,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $1,450,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer $160,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3970270

Garden State MLS

APN: 02-02904-0000-00019

New Jersey Somerset County Basking Ridge 07920

18 Forest Trail, Basking Ridge, NJ

This home is located at 18 Forest Trail, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 and is currently priced at $1,450,000. This property was built in 1938. 18 Forest Trail is a home located in Somerset County with nearby schools including Cedar Hill Elementary School, William Annin Middle School, and Ridge High School.

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