$470,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2026

79 Forest Rd Dumont, NJ 07628

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,206 Sq Ft
5,001 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 5, 2026

$390 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views to the North
  • Dumont High School Rated A-
  • Rectangular Lot

About This Home

As of May 2026

Charming Cape Cod set on a lovely residential street, offering 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This well-loved home has been the heart of one family for many years, where lasting memories were made. Featuring a spacious living room and dining area, generously sized bedrooms, hardwood flooring on the first floor, and a finished basement for additional living space. Set on a large property, the home offers wonderful outdoor potential. While the home would benefit from updates, it presents a fantastic opportunity to customize and create your dream home in a desirable neighborhood. The generous lot size also makes this an excellent opportunity for builders, investors, or those considering expansion.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen McCourt

Coldwell Banker, Hillsdale Listed on: 03/23/2026

Coldwell Banker, Hillsdale

Last Buyer's Agent

LICELIA FIGUEIRAS

Coldwell Banker, Upper Montclair

Coldwell Banker, Upper Montclair

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,773

Lot Details

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Views to the North
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 7 / 408

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,773

Lot Details

5,001 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Regular
  • View Type:Pond View: North
  • Co List Office Phone: 201-930-8820
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: WASHINGTON AVE TO NEW MILFORD AVENUE TO HOLT STREET TO FOREST ROAD
  • Reso Fireplace Features: None
  • Year Built Details: 1940's,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom: No
  • Basement Remarks: FULL AND PART FINISHED

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent
  • Exclusions: PERSONAL PROPERTY
  • Construction Type: Brick

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Oil, Radiators

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5001.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11773.0
  • Tax Block: 408
  • Tax Lot: 7

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2026
Closed on
May 5, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ellen McCourt
Coldwell Banker, Hillsdale
Buyer's Agent
LICELIA FIGUEIRAS
Coldwell Banker, Upper Montclair
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
4.44%
Views
203

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
221.74%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $470,000 Westcor Land Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/05/2026 05/05/26 Sold $470,000 +4.4% $390 / Sq Ft
04/09/2026 04/09/26 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2026 03/23/26 For Sale $450,000 -- $373 / Sq Ft
Source: New Jersey 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 $11,773 $541,100 $310,000 $231,100
2025 $10,606 $503,100 $285,000 $218,100
2024 $10,345 $260,900 $160,000 $100,900
2023 $10,131 $260,900 $160,000 $100,900
2022 $10,131 $260,900 $160,000 $100,900
2021 $9,312 $260,900 $160,000 $100,900
2020 $9,807 $260,900 $160,000 $100,900
2019 $9,572 $260,900 $160,000 $100,900
2018 $9,377 $260,900 $160,000 $100,900
2017 $9,197 $260,900 $160,000 $100,900
2016 $8,983 $260,900 $160,000 $100,900
2015 $8,777 $260,900 $160,000 $100,900
2014 $8,604 $260,900 $160,000 $100,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 26009498

New Jersey MLS

APN: 10-00408-0000-00007

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