NOT LISTED FOR SALE

204 Forest Ave Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

Estimated Value: $1,609,000 - $1,800,490

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,735 Sq Ft
$630/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2020

Last sale price $999,999 $366 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,437/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forest Avenue School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2020

Curb appeal and so much more! Fab first floor flow w/ large liv and din rooms, eat in kitchen w/ granite counters and stainless appliances, powder rm, 3 season screened porch and oversized great room 3 bedrooms on second including huge master with wall of custom closets. Finished basement with yet another full bath and separate areas for endless possibilities.Level, private yard with brick patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Top rated schools and amazing commute with jitney to the Glen Ridge midtown direct train station at the corner as well as bus nearby. This desirable Forest avenue colonial is not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Farber-schwern

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC Listed on: 03/10/2020

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

Co-Listed By

SUSAN LOVIT

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

ELIZABETH MORRIS

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,358

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Powder Room

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Ridgewood Middle School
  • Glen Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1608-00112-0000-00009-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,358

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: Basement refrigerator, microwave.
  • Street Number Display: 204
  • Directions: Ridgewood Ave to Bay Street to Forest avenue
  • I D: 4961533
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 23
  • Section Subdiv Development: North End
  • First Name: DANA
  • First Name2: SUSAN
  • First Name3: ELIZABETH
  • Last Name: FARBER SCHWERN
  • Last Name2: LOVIT
  • Last Name3: MORRIS
  • Office Phone: 973-317-7360
  • Office Phone2: 973-310-7360
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Security System, Smoke Detector, TubShowr
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room, Screened
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Phone: 973-783-6900

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • Middle School: RIDGEWOOD
  • High School: GLEN RIDGE
  • High School: GLEN RIDGE
  • Middle Jr High School: RIDGEWOOD

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 80X195
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 440700
  • Assessed Land Value: 509100
  • Assessment: 949800
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 9
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.36

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 29358
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1608-00112-0000-00009-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.091
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
Sold by
Kenas Renee and Kenas David
Bought by
Renee M Kenas Living Trust and David S Kenas Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,723,373

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2020
Closed on
Jun 1, 2020
Sold by
Ferrante Michael and Ferrante Taryn L
Bought by
Kenas David S and Kenas Renee Marta
Seller's Agent
Dana Farber-schwern
COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC
Buyer's Agent
ELIZABETH MORRIS
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$999,999
Premium/Discount to List
$150,999
17.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.75%
Original Mortgage
$799,999
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2014
Closed on
May 29, 2014
Sold by
Sternberg Steven and Sternberg Beth
Bought by
Ferrante Michael and Ferrante Taryn
Seller's Agent
ANNAMARIE CLEMENTI
WEST OF HUDSON REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
CANDI SCHWARTZ
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Sold Price
$868,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2004
Sold by
Demeola Robert De
Bought by
Sternberg Steven and Sternberg Beth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1997
Sold by
Watson Gordon
Bought by
Demeola Robert De and Demeola Maria De

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
7.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 1994
Sold by
Kessler Philip
Bought by
Watson Gordon and Watson Mona

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$262,000
Interest Rate
8.49%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Renee M Kenas Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Kenas David S $999,999 Prestige Title Agency Inc
Ferrante Michael $868,400 --
Sternberg Steven $775,000 --
Demeola Robert De $355,000 --
Watson Gordon $327,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kenas David S $799,999
Previous Owner Sternberg Steven $180,000
Previous Owner Sternberg Steven $149,000
Previous Owner Sternberg Steven $300,000
Previous Owner Demeola Robert De $215,000
Previous Owner Watson Gordon $262,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Sold $999,999 +17.8% $366 / Sq Ft
03/23/2020 03/23/20 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2020 03/10/20 For Sale $849,000 -2.2% $310 / Sq Ft
06/02/2014 06/02/14 Sold $868,400 -- $318 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $35,022 $1,038,000 $509,100 $528,900
2024 $35,022 $1,038,000 $509,100 $528,900
2022 $34,181 $1,038,000 $509,100 $528,900
2021 $30,821 $949,800 $509,100 $440,700
2020 $30,270 $949,800 $509,100 $440,700
2019 $29,358 $949,800 $509,100 $440,700
2018 $28,601 $775,300 $462,500 $312,800
2017 $27,965 $775,300 $462,500 $312,800
2016 $27,167 $775,300 $462,500 $312,800
2015 $26,562 $775,300 $462,500 $312,800
2014 $25,395 $752,900 $462,500 $290,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3622547

Garden State MLS

APN: 08-00112-0000-00009