$3,200,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2025

79 Forest Ave Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

6 Beds
4 Baths
3,888 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$823 Per Sq Ft

69% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2025

This home is located at 79 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 and is currently priced at $3,200,000, approximately $823 per square foot. This property was built in 1887. 79 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

Amy Owens

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

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

Last Buyer's Agent

GREGORY LANE

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,767

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,767

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1887
  • County Name: Essex
  • I D: 5387057
  • Attribution Contact: 973-783-7400
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 3.20

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 120X146 IRR

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2013
Closed on
Feb 11, 2013
Sold by
Axelrod Anita
Bought by
Mchale Joseph and Mchale Brandee
Seller's Agent
ELIZABETH MORRIS
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
DAYNA NICLES
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Sold Price
$895,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.09%
Original Mortgage
$716,000
Outstanding Balance
$500,986
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,401,826

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2006
Sold by
Condouris Paul
Bought by
Axelrod Anita and Gould Bert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
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 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

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Sold $3,200,000 +68.5% $823 / Sq Ft
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2025 10/01/25 For Sale $1,899,000 +112.2% $488 / Sq Ft
02/22/2013 02/22/13 Sold $895,000 -- $230 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: Garden State 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 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amy Owens

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Amy Owens

    KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

    (201) 396-2927

    107 in this area

    315 Total Sales

    Amy Owens
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    GREGORY LANE

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    ELIZABETH MORRIS

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    DAYNA NICLES

    KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3988811

Garden State MLS

APN: 08-00104-0000-00012-02

New Jersey Essex County Glen Ridge 07028

79 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ

Sold

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