This Gorgeous Center Hall Colonial in Verona's beloved Forest Ave neighborhood is ready to wow you! Beautifully updated, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features an open floor plan ideal for modern living, including a renovated kitchen with stone countertops, center island, new tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances w/new range hood, custom cabinetry, and updated baths with designer finishes. Hardwood floors flow throughout, complemented by new recessed lighting and large windows for abundance of natural light. A first-floor laundry room with pantry, and an oversized attached two-car garage. Step outside through double sliding doors from your formal dining room to a spacious deck, private fenced backyard with professionally landscaped gardens and a stone patio perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and a stunning updated bathroom with double sinks, granite vanity, and a spa-like shower. The finished walkout lower level includes a bedroom, full bath, expansive recreation room with high ceilings suitable for a gym, home theater or play-space with a separate entrance. New roof, water softener owned and reverse osmosis water filtration system and central air conditioning is just some of the upgrades. This home boasts a prime quiet location nestled near the Forest Avenue Elementary school and the border of Essex Fells. Providing the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. Walk to Verona Park, shopping and NYC Bus!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group Listed on: 04/27/2025
$1,499,000
Prestigious Essex Fells! Meticulously maintained custom bi-level on .85 acres offers 5 BR + office, 3 FB, and 2-car garage. Circular Driveway and Refurbished Bluestone Entry. Spacious layout with HW floors Throughout. Gourmet Eat-In kitchen features Sub-Zero fridge, Miele DW, Thermador Double ovens (2017), JennAir cooktop (2022), plus reverse osmosis and water softner systems. Major updates:
Shih Himawan WEICHERT REALTORS
$1,390,000
Discover luxury living with this spacious Haverford Model by Pulte Homes, offering easy access to Montclair, Verona, The Caldwells downtown, and NYC via nearby buses and trains. Features include a primary suite on the first floor with an en-suite bath, double sinks, soaking tub, stall shower, walk-in customized primary closet, and a separate linen closet. The expansive kitchen highlight is a
MARIA RAMPINELLI PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Sale Deed | $788,888 | Foundation Title Llc | |
| Bargain Sale Deed | $719,000 | Associated Title | |
| Deed | $410,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $567,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $380,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $325,000 | -- |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $510,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $71,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $575,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $580,500 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $450,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $304,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $235,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | -- | No Value Available |
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | Sold | $1,175,000 | +30.7% | -- |
| 05/07/2025 05/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/01/2025 05/01/25 | For Sale | $899,000 | +25.0% | -- |
| 05/25/2017 05/25/17 | Sold | $719,000 | -9.6% | $325 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2017 04/21/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/02/2017 03/02/17 | For Sale | $795,000 | +93.0% | $360 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2016 06/02/16 | Sold | $412,000 | -1.9% | -- |
| 03/01/2016 03/01/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/18/2016 02/18/16 | For Sale | $419,900 | -- | -- |
| 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 | $20,656 | $674,600 | $314,500 | $360,100 |
| 2022 | $20,191 | $674,600 | $314,500 | $360,100 |
| 2021 | $19,948 | $674,600 | $314,500 | $360,100 |
| 2020 | $19,321 | $674,600 | $314,500 | $360,100 |
| 2019 | $18,454 | $666,200 | $314,500 | $351,700 |
| 2018 | $18,464 | $584,500 | $229,900 | $354,600 |
| 2017 | $11,739 | $377,100 | $229,900 | $147,200 |
| 2016 | $15,441 | $504,100 | $229,900 | $274,200 |
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Seller's Agent in 2025
JACQUELINE EMMA
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Zachary Sebek
COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC
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Seller's Agent in 2017
JUSTIN CALABRESE
BLUE LINE REALTY GROUP LLC
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Buyer's Agent in 2017
Lauren Orsini
BHHS FOX & ROACH
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Seller's Agent in 2016
YOSIF ABED
BHHS FOX & ROACH
Source: New Jersey MLS
MLS Number: 25013745
APN: 20-02203-0000-00001
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