NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Forest Ave Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

Glen Ridge Area

Estimated Value: $1,559,000 - $2,131,883

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,910 Sq Ft
$652/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 17, 2017

Last sale price $1,161,000 $399 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,517 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forest Avenue School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2017

Prepare to fall in love! Updated to perfection, this meticulously maintained home features an EIK with professional-grade stainless appliances,custom cabinetry and granite countertops and island. Expansive family room, welcoming living rm, covered bluestone porch and private, level lot--perfect for entertaining. Large master suite w/ cathedral ceilings, spa-like bathroom w/ double sinks and custom his and hers closets.Two additional good-size 2nd fl bedrms ,new hall bath, and large 3rd-floor bedroom. Side entrance with small mudroom great for boots and shoes. Family rm has French doors to porch. Seasonal NYC views from all floors. New Pella windows,central air, custom closets, finished basement with full bath and many other upgrades. Close to Forest Ave school and jitney to NYC midtown direct train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Farber-schwern

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC Listed on: 02/06/2017

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

Co-Listed By

SUSAN LOVIT

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

LAUREN STONE

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,190

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 12,197 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Front Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • French Drain

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1608-00119-0000-00034-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,190

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: call agent for list of exclusions
  • Directions: between Avon and Cambridge
  • I D: 4684292
  • First Name: DANA
  • First Name2: SUSAN
  • First Name3: LAUREN
  • First Name4: JANE
  • Last Name: FARBER SCHWERN
  • Last Name2: LOVIT
  • Last Name3: STONE
  • Last Name4: GREENE
  • Office Phone: 973-317-7360
  • Office Phone2: 973-310-7360
  • Office Phone4: 973-994-4323
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, OvnWGas, CookGas, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closets, Security System, Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Window Treatments, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: French Drain, Full, Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: PowderRm
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Rec Room
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Vestibul
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bathroom
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Entrance Vestibule
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom
  • Phone: 973-783-6900

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Wood Fence, Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Curbs, Enclosed Porch(es), Privacy Fence, Storm Window(s)
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Available
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 80X150
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.28

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 28190
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1608-00119-0000-00034-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.504
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2017
Closed on
Apr 14, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dana Farber-schwern
COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC
Buyer's Agent
LAUREN STONE
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,161,000
Premium/Discount to List
$162,000
16.22%
Current Estimated Value
$1,896,471

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$735,471
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.42%
Original Mortgage
$83,000
Outstanding Balance
$67,571
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,828,900

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,750
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1992
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Glen Ridge, NJ

  • Caroline Mescia Real Estate Agent - Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

    Caroline Mescia

    Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

    (908) 808-5268

    46 Total Sales

    1 in Glen Ridge

    $1,060,000 Price

    Caroline Mescia
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  • Tamayo Oppenheimer Real Estate Agent - Silver and Oak Realty

    Tamayo Oppenheimer

    Silver and Oak Realty

    (201) 397-1021

    120 Total Sales

    2 in Glen Ridge

    $646,000 Price Range

    Tamayo Oppenheimer
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  • Sean Quinn Real Estate Agent - COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    Sean Quinn

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    (862) 860-1996

    46 Total Sales

    1 in Glen Ridge

    $999,999 Price

    Sean Quinn
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  • Amy McCampbell Real Estate Agent - COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    Amy McCampbell

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    (862) 292-4641

    42 Total Sales

    1 in Glen Ridge

    $200,000 Price

    Amy McCampbell
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  • Zachary Sebek Real Estate Agent - Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

    Zachary Sebek

    Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

    (973) 816-2027

    76 Total Sales

    2 in Glen Ridge

    $999,999 Price Range

    Zachary Sebek
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  • Paul Gold Real Estate Agent - Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair

    Paul Gold

    Responds Quickly

    Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair

    (862) 256-5494

    91 Total Sales

    4 in Glen Ridge

    $995K - $1.2M Price Range

    Paul Gold
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$161,000 None Available
$999,999 Multiple
$802,000 --
$237,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $83,000
Previous Owner $729,750
Previous Owner $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/17/2017 04/17/17 Sold $1,161,000 +16.2% $399 / Sq Ft
02/17/2017 02/17/17 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2017 02/06/17 For Sale $999,000 -- $343 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $36,873 $1,654,500 $778,400 $876,100
2025 $36,873 $1,051,100 $502,000 $549,100
2024 $35,464 $1,051,100 $502,000 $549,100
2022 $34,613 $1,051,100 $502,000 $549,100
2021 $34,108 $1,051,100 $502,000 $549,100
2020 $33,499 $1,051,100 $502,000 $549,100
2019 $32,490 $1,051,100 $502,000 $549,100
2018 $29,678 $804,500 $455,400 $349,100
2017 $29,018 $804,500 $455,400 $349,100
2016 $28,190 $804,500 $455,400 $349,100
2015 $27,562 $804,500 $455,400 $349,100
2014 $27,136 $804,500 $455,400 $349,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dana Farber-schwern

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

    (201) 657-5201

    254 Total Sales

    Dana Farber-schwern
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  • S

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    SUSAN LOVIT

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    LAUREN STONE

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

  • Jane Greene Real Estate Agent - COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Jane Greene

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (973) 436-5166

    153 Total Sales

    Jane Greene
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3362486

Garden State MLS

APN: 08-00119-0000-00034

New Jersey Essex County Glen Ridge 07028

229 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ

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