NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Forest Ave Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

Glen Ridge Area

Estimated Value: $2,210,641 - $2,607,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,539 Sq Ft
$691/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 30, 2026

Last sale price $2,550,000 $721 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,419 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Double Oven
  • Forest Avenue School Rated A-
  • Soaking Tub

About This Home

As of March 2026

This home is located at 281 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 since 04 February 2026 and is currently estimated at $2,446,160, approximately $691 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 281 Forest Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Forest Avenue School, Ridgewood Avenue School, and Glen Ridge High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

GREGORY LANE

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC Brokerage Phone: 973-310-7360 Listed on: 02/04/2026

Co-Listed By

Chris Lane

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC Brokerage Phone: 973-310-7360

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Farber-schwern

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 8,712

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Additional Features

  • Double Oven
  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1928
  • County Name: Essex
  • I D: 5409303
  • Attribution Contact: 973-310-7360
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4.10

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 63X140
  • Total Acres: 0.20

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2026
Closed on
Mar 30, 2026
Sold by
Gutman and Gutman Jaymiane
Bought by
Seller's Agent
GREGORY LANE
COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Dana Farber-schwern
COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC
List Price
$2,274,900
Sold Price
$2,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$275,100
12.09%
Views
77
Current Estimated Value
$2,446,160

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$103,840
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.22%
Original Mortgage
$1,912,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,905,741
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$540,419

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2022
Closed on
Jun 6, 2022
Sold by
Keany and Suzanne
Bought by
Gutman Justin and Gutman Jaymiane
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Michaud
Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group
Buyer's Agent
Outside Agent
Outside Office
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,651,000
Premium/Discount to List
$402,000
32.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2010
Sold by
Miller Edward P and Miller Barbara M
Bought by
Pratt Eric and Pratt Tiffany

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1992
Sold by
Candela Joseph and Candela Eugenia
Bought by
Miller Edward and Miller Barbara
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

  • Elizabeth Morris Real Estate Agent - Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair

    Elizabeth Morris

    Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair

    (845) 671-3511

    143 Total Sales

    6 in Glen Ridge

    $685K - $1.2M Price Range

    Elizabeth Morris
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  • Patrick Southern Real Estate Agent - Serhant New Jersey LLC

    Patrick Southern

    Serhant New Jersey LLC

    (862) 225-6457

    552 Total Sales

    2 in Glen Ridge

    $900,000 Price Range

    Patrick Southern
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  • Jack Yao Real Estate Agent - Realmart Realty, LLC

    Jack Yao

    Realmart Realty, LLC

    (732) 838-6992

    1,393 Total Sales

    2 in Glen Ridge

    $320,000 Price Range

    Jack Yao
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  • 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

    117 Total Sales

    2 in Glen Ridge

    $646,000 Price Range

    Tamayo Oppenheimer
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,550,000 Old Republic National Title
Gutman Justin $1,651,000 None Listed On Document
Pratt Eric $740,000 None Available
Miller Edward $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,912,500
Previous Owner Keany Michael A $820,000
Previous Owner Keany Michael $840,000
Previous Owner Pratt Eric $520,000
Previous Owner Pratt Eric $592,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/30/2026 03/30/26 Sold $2,550,000 +12.1% $721 / Sq Ft
02/10/2026 02/10/26 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2026 02/04/26 For Sale $2,274,900 +37.8% $643 / Sq Ft
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Sold $1,651,000 +32.2% $467 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/23/2022 03/23/22 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2022 03/08/22 For Sale $1,249,000 +19.0% $353 / Sq Ft
07/19/2018 07/19/18 Sold $1,050,000 +5.5% $297 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/15/2018 05/15/18 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2018 04/23/18 For Sale $995,000 -- $281 / 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 $35,059 $1,840,300 $770,100 $1,070,200
2025 $35,059 $999,400 $496,400 $503,000
2024 $32,991 $999,400 $496,400 $503,000
2022 $32,199 $977,800 $496,400 $481,400
2021 $31,730 $977,800 $496,400 $481,400
2020 $31,162 $977,800 $496,400 $481,400
2019 $30,224 $977,800 $496,400 $481,400
2018 $29,150 $790,200 $424,500 $365,700
2017 $28,503 $790,200 $424,500 $365,700
2016 $27,689 $790,200 $424,500 $365,700
2015 $27,072 $790,200 $424,500 $365,700
2014 $26,653 $790,200 $424,500 $365,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • GL

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    GREGORY LANE

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

  • Chris Lane Real Estate Agent - COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Chris Lane

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

    (973) 202-1707

    178 Total Sales

    Chris Lane
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  • DF

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Dana Farber-schwern

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

    (201) 657-5201

    253 Total Sales

    Dana Farber-schwern
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  • SL

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    SUSAN LOVIT

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

  • Suzanne Michaud Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Suzanne Michaud

    Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group

    (201) 452-1235

    20 Total Sales

    Suzanne Michaud
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  • OA

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Outside Agent

    Outside Office

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 4008340

Garden State MLS

APN: 08-00122-0000-00022

New Jersey Essex County Glen Ridge 07028

281 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ

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