$1,899,000
OPEN HOUSE 10/03 COMING SOON

79 Forest Ave Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

Estimated payment $13,302/month

6 Beds
5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forest Avenue School Rated A-
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Victorian Architecture

About This Home

You've been waiting for this one! Blending Victorian details&charm w/modern comforts, this exceptional home retains many original architectural features while offering thoughtful updates throughout. From the moment you enter, you'll be captivated by the grand foyer w/inlaid wood flooring, original molding & two stunning wood-burning fireplaces w/their original mantels perfect for cozy evenings in both the living and dining rooms. Sunlight pours in through picturesque bay windows, highlighting the home's rich character&craftsmanship. The kitchen has been renovated&footprint expanded, featuring white cabinetry&access to the back porch overlooking the gorgeous yard&pool. All of the home's bathrooms have been renovated. With six spacious bedrooms plus a bonus room ideal for a home office, there's plenty of room to live, work&grow. Situated on a fully fenced corner lot, the home is surrounded by professionally landscaped gardens, creating a private backyard oasis complete with a heated in-ground pool, wrap-around front porch&multiple outdoor living spaces perfect for entertaining or relaxing year-round. Additional highlights include CAC, abundant storage and seasonal NYC skyline views. Unmatched convenience w/jitney stop right at your front door. Whether you're sipping morning coffee on the porch, hosting summer pool parties, or watching the garden come to life through the seasons, this home is designed for making lasting memories. A true gem on one of GR's most iconic streets.

Listing Agent

Amy Owens

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP Brokerage Phone: 973-783-7400 Listed on: 09/24/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,272

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Clapboard
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Front Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Forest Elementary School
  • Ridgewood Middle School
  • Glen Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1608-00104-0000-00012-0002-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,272

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Victorian
  • Primary Style: Victorian
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Historical
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 79
  • Directions: Corner of Forest Avenue and Baldwin Street
  • I D: 5387057
  • Modified: 2025-09-24
  • Number Images: 48
  • Attribution Contact: 973-783-7400
  • MLS Status: Coming Soon
  • Special Features: ComingSoon
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, 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-Partially, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Den, Exercise Room, Laundry Room, Powder Room, Storage Room, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: Basement
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Office, Storage Room

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Open Porch(es), Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Wood Fence
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, In-Ground Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: FOREST
  • Middle School: RIDGEWOOD
  • High School: GLEN RIDGE
  • High School: GLEN RIDGE
  • Middle Jr High School: RIDGEWOOD

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 120X146 IRR
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 626300
  • Assessed Land Value: 522700
  • Assessment: 1149000
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 12.02
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 39272
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1608-00104-0000-00012-0002-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.418
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: FOREST

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $38,767 $1,149,000 $522,700 $626,300
2024 $38,767 $1,149,000 $522,700 $626,300
2022 $37,837 $1,149,000 $522,700 $626,300
2021 $37,285 $1,149,000 $522,700 $626,300
2020 $36,619 $1,149,000 $522,700 $626,300
2019 $35,210 $1,139,100 $522,700 $616,400
2018 $33,950 $920,300 $470,200 $450,100
2017 $33,195 $920,300 $470,200 $450,100
2016 $31,956 $912,000 $470,200 $441,800
2015 $31,245 $891,700 $470,200 $421,500
2014 $30,077 $891,700 $470,200 $421,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/22/2013 02/22/13 Sold $895,000 -- $230 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $895,000 Couch Braunsdorf Title Inc
Deed $980,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $716,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $900,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3988811

Garden State MLS

APN: 08-00104-0000-00012-02