NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Forest Way Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Estimated Value: $1,058,053 - $1,230,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,376 Sq Ft
$342/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 16, 2017

Last sale price $842,500 $250 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,558/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Attic
  • Whippany Park High School Rated A-
  • Marble Flooring
  • Home Gym

About This Home

As of June 2017

HONEY STOP THE CAR!! Spacious, updated colonial in prestigious Trailwood in sought-after Hanover Twp. (Morris Plains mailing address). Meticulously maintained, expanded and updated by original owner. Fabulous expanded kitchen...center island with marble counter-tops, top-of-the-line appliances, walk-in pantry, and more. 3-1/2 updated baths, hardwood floors upstairs and down, Bonus Room above garage, cozy 3 season room, finished basement. Level, half acre lot backing to woods in a neighborhood of similar fine homes. Hanover Twp. has been rated as one of the most desirable communities in which to live. It boasts that rare combination of great schools, convenient location and LOW TAXES. If you're looking for a fantastic community in which to settle and put down roots, put this home at the top of your list.

Last Listed By

Richard Murgittroyd

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC Listed on: 04/25/2017

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,326

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned Res.

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 3,376 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Mountview Elementary School
  • Memorialjr Middle School
  • Whippany High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2312-00605-0000-00007-0002-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,326

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Morris
  • Exclusions: Generator
  • Street Number Display: 79
  • Directions: Ridgedale Ave (Cedar Knolls) to McNab, L. on Poplar, L on Forest Way
  • I D: 4703363
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Trailwood
  • First Name: RICHARD
  • First Name2: DOUGLAS
  • First Name3: TRACEY
  • Last Name: MURGITTROYD
  • Last Name2: TUCKER
  • Last Name3: FRANCO
  • Office Phone2: 973-291-1066
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace, Family Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, OvnWElec, Refrigerator, CookGas, Washer, Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: SoakTub, StallTub, Fire Extinguisher, Window Treatments, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Skylight, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower And Tub, Soaking Tub
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Exercise Room, Powder Room, Storage Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 24x22
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Rec Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 25x24
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 2: Exercise Room
  • Other Room2 Dim: 21x9
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Florida/3Season
  • Other Room3 Dim: 23x18
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Foyer, Leisure, Screened, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3376
  • Phone: 973-539-6300

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Storage Shed, Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Curbs
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Oversize Garage, Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mountview
  • Middle School: MemorialJr
  • High School: Whippany
  • High School: Whippany
  • Middle Jr High School: MemorialJr

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .510 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 396400
  • Assessed Land Value: 257900
  • Assessment: 654300
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 7.2
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.51
  • Zoning: Res.

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 11326
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2312-00605-0000-00007-0002-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.731
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Mountview

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2017
Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Charles Elena S and Rosellen Dieter
Bought by
Wolfe Gerard J and Wolfe Vincenta T
Seller's Agent
Richard Murgittroyd
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tracey Franco
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$842,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-0.88%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$1,154,513

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$312,013
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2008
Sold by
Charles David W
Bought by
Charles Elena S

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wolfe Gerard J $842,500 Westcor Land Title Ins Co
Charles Elena S -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Charles David W $250,000
Previous Owner Charles David W $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Sold $842,500 -0.9% $250 / Sq Ft
05/05/2017 05/05/17 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2017 04/25/17 For Sale $850,000 -- $252 / Sq Ft
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
2024 $13,881 $656,600 $257,900 $398,700
2023 $13,881 $656,600 $257,900 $398,700
2022 $12,449 $656,600 $257,900 $398,700
2021 $12,449 $656,600 $257,900 $398,700
2020 $11,944 $656,600 $257,900 $398,700
2019 $12,554 $656,600 $257,900 $398,700
2018 $12,357 $656,600 $257,900 $398,700
2017 $12,033 $654,300 $257,900 $396,400
2016 $11,849 $654,300 $257,900 $396,400
2015 $11,391 $654,300 $257,900 $396,400
2014 $11,156 $654,300 $257,900 $396,400
Source: Public Records

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3381997

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-00605-0000-00007-02