$1,900,000
SOLD APR 28, 2026

256 Forest Ave Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,904 Sq Ft
9,448 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 28, 2026

$654 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

17 on Market

Highlights

  • Laundry Room
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Forest Avenue School Rated A-
  • Central Air
  • Gas Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2026

Set in the heart of Forest Avenue, this beautifully renovated and impeccably maintained Center Hall Colonial checks every box. The classic Center Hall floorplan flows from the spacious entryway into the dining room on the right and living room on the left. The living room opens to the family room and 3 season room overlooking the backyard, perfect for a playroom or home office. Off of the dining room, the eat-in kitchen features custom wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and brand new quartz countertops, all overlooking a patio and professionally landscaped backyard perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A powder room and back entry complete the first floor. On the second floor, the spacious primary suite offers three closets and a renovated en-suite bath. Three additional bedrooms with generous closet space and a renovated hall bath complete the second level. The third floor adds even more flexibility with an additional bedroom, a full bath, and a large storage area with an oversized closet. The finished basement extends the living space with a recreation room featuring built-ins, a wet bar with refrigerator, an exercise room, a full bath, and a finished laundry room. Thoughtful upgrades include front and back sprinkler systems, landscape lighting, and central air conditioning. Forest Avenue offers a true community feel, with its famous trick-or-treating as well as unbeatable convenience with NYC commute options from MidTown Direct train and bus service.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Owens

Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group Listed on: 01/23/2026

Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Milinkovich

Coldwell Banker, Upper Montclair

Coldwell Banker, Upper Montclair

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,014

Lot Details

  • 9,448 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Gas Fireplace
  • Laundry Room
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 12 / 121

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,014

Lot Details

9,448 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Regular
  • View Type:Pond View: None
  • Co List Office Phone: 973-783-7400
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: Forest Avenue between Avon Pl and Glen Ridge Pkwy
  • Reso Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Gas
  • Year Built Details: 1900-1939,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Cntr Hl
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Basement Remarks: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent, Seller Disclosure - Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiators, Steam

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9448.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 33014.0
  • Tax Block: 121
  • Tax Lot: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2014
Closed on
May 13, 2014
Sold by
Roman Jeffrey L and Roman Judith L
Bought by
Nawi Gabriella and Jonasz Todd
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Kulik
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Amy Owens
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Sold Price
$925,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1992
Sold by
Loverine Paul J and Loverine Kathleen M
Bought by
Roman Jeffrey and Roman Judith
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Acres Land Title Agency Llc
Deed $330,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/28/2026 04/28/26 Sold $1,900,000 +8.6% $654 / Sq Ft
02/09/2026 02/09/26 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2026 01/23/26 For Sale $1,749,000 +89.1% $602 / Sq Ft
05/15/2014 05/15/14 Sold $925,000 -- $319 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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 $33,014 $965,900 $497,500 $468,400
2024 $32,589 $965,900 $497,500 $468,400
2022 $31,807 $965,900 $497,500 $468,400
2021 $31,343 $965,900 $497,500 $468,400
2020 $30,783 $965,900 $497,500 $468,400
2019 $29,856 $965,900 $497,500 $468,400
2018 $30,740 $833,300 $432,300 $401,000
2017 $30,057 $833,300 $432,300 $401,000
2016 $29,199 $833,300 $432,300 $401,000
2015 $28,549 $833,300 $432,300 $401,000
2014 $26,225 $777,500 $432,300 $345,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 26002736

New Jersey MLS

APN: 08-00121-0000-00012

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