NOT LISTED FOR SALE

288 Forester Way Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Estimated Value: $1,479,000 - $1,529,000

3 Beds
5 Baths
4,781 Sq Ft
$313/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 01, 2022

Last sale price $1,225,000 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,148/month

101 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Storage
  • Stairway
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Park Ridge High School Rated A-

About This Home

As of December 2022

This spectacular 4-level English-style TH ft/ high-end finishes, hardwood floors & meticulous attention to detail throughout. The gourmet updated EIK boasts SS Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances, marble countertops & an oversized island w/ storage & wine fridge. The spacious LR, GR & DR offer varied spaces to entertain. All of the well-appointed BRs ft/ windows & picturesque views of the grounds. The expansive Primary offers a separate sitting room & luxurious ensuite BA. Find even more storage/rec space in the finished Basement incl. Play Room & Half BA. Versatile loft area with full Bath that can be used as a Bedroom/Office. The Bear's Nest amenities incl. the expansive newly remodeled Clubhouse w/ 4 fireplaces, Dining/Entertaining Rms, Fitness Ctr, Billiard Rm, Game Rm & more! Spend summer days by the pool/hot tub or exploring the lush grounds. Close to everything Bergen County has to offer as well as the GSP & NY Thruway. **Elevator in unit accesses Basement/1st Fl. No age restrictions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Pearlman

Keller Williams Town Life Listed on: 05/24/2022

Keller Williams Town Life

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Cookson

Compass New Jersey, LLC-Ridgewood

Compass New Jersey, LLC-Ridgewood

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,902

Lot Details

  • 2,004

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • Storage
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Accessible Home Design

  • Stairway

Schools

  • Call Boe Elementary And Middle School
  • Park Ridge High School

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,902

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Townhouse
  • Co List Office Phone: (201) 391-2500
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: Spring Valley Rd to Bears Nest Gatehouse
  • Year Built Details: 1990's,Renovated
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Semiatth
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full, Grd Lv Acces, Storage
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Laundry: In Unit

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent, Seller Disclosure - Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Schools

  • Elementary School: Call BOE
  • High School: Park Ridge H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Call BOE
  • Elementary: Call BOE

Lot Info

  • Lot: 00003

MLS Schools

  • High School Text: Park Ridge H.S.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2022
Closed on
Dec 1, 2022
Sold by
Auerbach Randy J and Auerbach Paul J
Bought by
Totaro Kristen
Seller's Agent
Deborah Pearlman
Keller Williams Town Life
Buyer's Agent
Diane Cookson
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Ridgewood
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-1.92%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,496,191

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$271,191
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2014
Sold by
Brookfield Relocation Incorporated
Bought by
Auerbach Randy J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2013
Sold by
Zimmerman Jeffrey and Zimmerman Amy
Bought by
Brookfield Relocation Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2008
Sold by
Tsutomu Ben Masumoto and Matsumoto Sanae
Bought by
Zimmerman Jeffrey and Zimmerman Amy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1999
Sold by
Bears Nest Developers Llc
Bought by
Matsumoto Tsutomu and Matsumoto Sanae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Totaro Kristen $1,225,000 Old Republic Title
Totaro Kristen $1,225,000 Old Republic Title
Auerbach Randy J $880,000 --
Brookfield Relocation Inc $1,072,500 --
Zimmerman Jeffrey $1,090,000 --
Matsumoto Tsutomu $579,990 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zimmerman Jeffrey $575,000
Previous Owner Zimmerman Jeffrey $800,000
Previous Owner Matsumoto Tsutomu $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/01/2022 12/01/22 Sold $1,225,000 -1.9% $256 / Sq Ft
09/02/2022 09/02/22 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2022 05/24/22 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $261 / Sq Ft
Source: New Jersey 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 $26,114 $804,000 $295,000 $509,000
2024 $25,607 $804,000 $295,000 $509,000
2023 $24,836 $804,000 $295,000 $509,000
2022 $24,836 $804,000 $295,000 $509,000
2021 $26,902 $890,800 $295,000 $595,800
2020 $26,065 $890,800 $295,000 $595,800
2019 $25,334 $890,800 $295,000 $595,800
2018 $24,648 $890,800 $295,000 $595,800
2017 $24,069 $890,800 $295,000 $595,800
2016 $23,232 $890,800 $295,000 $595,800
2015 $22,297 $871,900 $295,000 $576,900
2014 $21,196 $871,900 $295,000 $576,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Deborah Pearlman

    Keller Williams Town Life

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  • Diane Cookson

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Diane Cookson

    Compass New Jersey, LLC-Ridgewood

    (201) 788-6667

    6 in this area

    130 Total Sales

    Diane Cookson
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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 22018691

New Jersey MLS

APN: 47-00103-0000-00003-0000-C0288

New Jersey Bergen County Park Ridge 07656

288 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ

This home is located at 288 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 since 24 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,496,191, approximately $312 per square foot. 288 Forester Way is a home located in Bergen County with nearby schools including Park Ridge High School, Our Lady of Mercy Academy, and St Joseph Regional High School.

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