4 beds
12 Forest Rd, Madison, NJ 07940
Est: $6,470/moGet pre-approved

Description

An absolutely charming Craftsman Colonial with a wide, open, full-width front porch, in a quiet, friendly, highly sought-after neighborhood. This is a really sweet home loaded with charm and charisma. Recent kitchen upgrade with new cabinetry, granite countertops, ceramic tile floor, recent stainless stove, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Refinished oak floors. Bathrooms recently redone with new fixtures, tile and lighting. Recently roof, furnace new in 2023. Huge oversize garage provides tons...An absolutely charming Craftsman Colonial with a wide, open, full-width front porch, in a quiet, friendly, highly sought-after neighborhood. This is a really sweet home loaded with charm and charisma. Recent kitchen upgrade with new cabinetry, granite countertops, ceramic tile floor, recent stainless stove, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Refinished oak floors. Bathrooms recently redone with new fixtures, tile and lighting. Recently roof, furnace new in 2023. Huge oversize garage provides tons of extra storage space. Close to village shopping, NYC train, Drew and FDU universities.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/08/2026 09:49 PM

Listing Agent

  1. Donald Marcy

    Donald Marcy

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

    P: (973)-377-4444

Property Details for 12 Forest Road

Status
MLS #
4045788
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$13,596 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1915
Lot Size
0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
Style
Colonial, Custom Home, See Remarks
Directions
Madison Avenue (Rt. 124) to Morris Place, turn on Forest Road, house is 4th on the left.
Days On Market
0
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Fairwoods

Location

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Building Information for 12 Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,470 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,337

Property Taxes

$1,133

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-3 Resid.
  • Address Included: Y
  • Middle/Jr High School: Madison Jr
  • Grade School: Torey J.
  • High School: Madison
  • Renovated Year: 2015
  • County #: Morris
  • Town Name: Madison Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 203
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Stone
  • Town #: 2318.0
  • Street # Display: 12.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Morris
  • Street Name: Forest Road
  • Zip Code: 07940-1407
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $13,596
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 603200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2317-00203-0000-00013-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2026
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Driveway-Exclusive, Gravel
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversize Garage, See Remarks
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 13
  • Approximate Lot Size: 0.225 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.23
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1915
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 245400.0
  • Assessment Land: 357800.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 4 Units, Ceiling Fan, Window A/C(s)
  • Services: Cable TV, Fiber Optic, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Stone, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Open Porch(es), Patio, Privacy Fence, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, SmokeDet, StallShw, TubShowr
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle, See Remarks
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: French Drain, Full, Unfinished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 16x14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 16x10
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x11
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x07
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x13
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 13x13
  • Fireplace Desc: Insert, Living Room, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x11
  • Kitchen Area: See Remarks
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage Room, Toilet, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Living Room Dim: 19x13
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: MudRoom
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 30x09
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • # Rooms: 8
  • Other Room 3: Bathroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Bathroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Porch
  • Other Room 4 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 12 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4045788

$1,050,000
May 28, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #240633390

$720,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/07/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4045788

$1,050,000
05/28/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #240633390

$720,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$357,800Additions$245,400Total$603,200
Tax Record2024$12,848 ($1,071 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,801 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningR-3CountyMORRISAPN17-00203-0000-00013

Schools near 12 Forest Road

This home is within Madison School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Torey J. Sabatini Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Madison Junior Middle School
Public6 to 8

Madison High School
Public9 to 12

F M Kirby Childrens Center
PrivatePK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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12 Forest Road is a single family home for sale in Madison, NJ 07940. This listing's school district is Madison School District. Nearby schools include Torey J. Sabatini Elementary School, Madison Junior Middle School and Madison High School. 12 Forest Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, single family home built in 1915.

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