NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Forest Ave Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

Estimated Value: $1,637,000 - $2,242,000

6 Beds
5 Baths
3,292 Sq Ft
$568/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2018

Last sale price $1,125,000 $342 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,992/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forest Avenue School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2018

Classic center hall Colonial located on desirable Forest Avenue. This 6 bedroom & 3.2 bath home, with pleasing flow & curb appeal, offers the best of Glen Ridge living-close to top rated schools and jitney to NYC midtown direct train. Entering the gracious foyer, you will be impressed w/ the welcoming & warm floor plan. The living rm w/ gas fp & dining rm are spacious, as is the family rm off the living rm. The beautiful eat-in kitchen wi/plenty of counter & cabinet space has French doors to a large deck overlooking a private, deep backyard. A powder rm & unique screened in porch complete this outstanding 1st fl space. The 2nd fl offers 4 corner bdrms, including the master bedrm & updated master bath and hall bath. Third floor has 2 bdrms/1bath. Fabulous finished lower level with powder rm. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allison Maguire

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY Listed on: 03/12/2018

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY

Last Buyer's Agent

YVONNE ROSE

WEICHERT REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,453

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.27

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Front Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Additional Features

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Radiator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1608-00116-0000-00051-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,453

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Year Built: 1925
  • County Name: Essex
  • Easements Description: Utility
  • Street Number Display: 242
  • Directions: Between Avon and Cambridge
  • I D: 4783034
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: ALLISON
  • First Name3: YVONNE
  • Last Name: MAGUIRE
  • Last Name3: ROSE
  • Office Phone3: 908-561-5400
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Number Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Storage Room, Family Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bathroom
  • Other Room4 Level: Second
  • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, Screened, Living Room, Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Powder Room, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Storage Room, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-744-6033

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stucco, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch(es), Deck
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking

Utilities

  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas In Street
  • Water: Public Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 78X150
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 389700
  • Assessed Land Value: 454600
  • Assessment: 844300
  • Easement: Yes
  • Lot Identifier: 51
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.27

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 30453
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1608-00116-0000-00051-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.607
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2017
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2000
Sold by
Farley Thomas
Bought by
Hopkins John P and Hopkins Carolyn
Current Estimated Value
$1,868,467

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
8.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1991
Sold by
Dold Robert and Dold Margaret
Bought by
Farley Thomas and Farley Donna
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hopkins John P $541,000 --
Farley Thomas $291,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Akiwowo Akinyemi T $910,000
Closed Akiwowo Akinyemi T $908,000
Closed Akiwowo Akinyemit $904,000
Closed Akiwowo Akinyemi T $900,000
Previous Owner Hopkins John P $202,000
Previous Owner Hopkins John P $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2018 06/15/18 Sold $1,125,000 +14.9% $342 / Sq Ft
03/22/2018 03/22/18 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2018 03/12/18 For Sale $979,000 -- $297 / 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 $34,685 $1,028,000 $501,200 $526,800
2024 $34,685 $1,028,000 $501,200 $526,800
2022 $33,852 $1,028,000 $501,200 $526,800
2021 $33,359 $1,028,000 $501,200 $526,800
2020 $32,762 $1,028,000 $501,200 $526,800
2019 $31,775 $1,028,000 $501,200 $526,800
2018 $31,146 $844,300 $454,600 $389,700
2017 $30,454 $844,300 $454,600 $389,700
2016 $29,584 $844,300 $454,600 $389,700
2015 $28,926 $844,300 $454,600 $389,700
2014 $28,478 $844,300 $454,600 $389,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Allison Maguire

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Allison Maguire

    BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY

    (973) 454-9116

    5 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Allison Maguire
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    YVONNE ROSE

    WEICHERT REALTORS

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3452840

Garden State MLS

APN: 08-00116-0000-00051

New Jersey Essex County Glen Ridge 07028

242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ

This home is located at 242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 since 12 March 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,868,467, approximately $567 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 242 Forest Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Forest Avenue School, Ridgewood Avenue School, and Glen Ridge High School.

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