147 Forest St

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Description

Located in the heart of Montclair? s downtown is this beautifully designed first floor 2 bedroom rental that offers the perfect blend of style, space & convenience. A charming front porch welcomes you into an open-concept living room and kitchen area complemented by a waterfall breakfast bar, full stainless steel appliance package and large pantry. Wide plank hardwood flooring and large industrial windows fill the entire first level with character and natural light. Two well-proportioned bedrooms,...Located in the heart of Montclair? s downtown is this beautifully designed first floor 2 bedroom rental that offers the perfect blend of style, space & convenience. A charming front porch welcomes you into an open-concept living room and kitchen area complemented by a waterfall breakfast bar, full stainless steel appliance package and large pantry. Wide plank hardwood flooring and large industrial windows fill the entire first level with character and natural light. Two well-proportioned bedrooms, a full bathroom and in-unit laundry complete this level. A full, finished basement provides exceptional bonus space for a home office, gym, or media room and leads out to your fenced-in backyard. Permit street parking available. Steps away from the Walnut Street (NY direct) train station and surrounded by Montclair's diverse dining, boutique shops & cultural attractions ? this home delivers effortless living in a truly unbeatable location.
  1. Listed by ALEXZANDRA CARRERO-RODRIGUEZ • PRESTIGE PROPERTY GROUP MONTCLAIR

Property Details for 147 Forest Street

Directions
Valley Rd to Chestnut St to right on Forest St. OR Grove St to Walnut St to Forest St.
Days On Market
1
Pets Allowed
Yes
Section/Subdiv/Development
Walnut
Primary Property Type
First Floor Unit
Available
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LISTING UPDATED: 02/02/2026 06:22 PM

Property Details for 147 Forest Street

StatusActive
MLS #4007702
Days on Market2
Rental Incentives-
Available Date02/01/2026
Lease TermLease Length: 1 Year, 2 Years, Renewal Option
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Rental
Year Built1902
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of PRESTIGE PROPERTY GROUP MONTCLAIR, ALEXZANDRA CARRERO-RODRIGUEZ
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Building Information for 147 Forest Street

Building/Complex147 Forest StFloor-Stories-Residences-Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1902Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF

Property Information for 147 Forest Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • Active Days on Market: 1
  • Renovated Year: 2021
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Montclair Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1613.0
  • Street # Display: 147.0
  • Location: Residential Area
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Forest St
  • Zip Code: 07042-3807
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax ID For Property: 1613-03307-0000-00031-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: On-Street Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Stackable Washer/Dryer
  • Approximate Lot Size: 30X150
  • Total Acres: 0.1
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1902
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water: Public Water
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Privacy Fence, Sidewalk
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • # Baths: 1.0
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • # Bedrooms: 2
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Family Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Pantry
  • # Rooms: 5
  • Other Room 3: Bathroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Master BR on First Floor, Stall Shower
  • Furnished Info: Unfurnished
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Information: 1 Year, 2 Years, Renewal Option
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
  • Tenant Has Use Of: Basement
  • Tenant/Landlord Pays Commission: Tenant Pays Commission
  • Owner Pays: No Utilities
  • Rent Includes: Taxes
  • Pre-Rental Requirements: 1MthAdvn, 1.5MthSy, CredtRpt, IncmVrfy, TenAppl

Property History for 147 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4007702

$3,650
Sep 11, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3920042

Aug 21, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3920042

$3,400
Feb 25, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3828293

Feb 10, 2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3828293

$3,100
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/01/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4007702

$3,650
09/11/2024

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3920042

08/21/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3920042

$3,400
02/25/2023

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3828293

02/10/2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3828293

$3,100

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Schools near 147 Forest Street

This home is within Montclair Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Watchung Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Renaissance Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montclair High School
Public9 to 12

Edgemont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Neighborhood Map and Transit

147 Forest Street is available for rent in Montclair, NJ 07042. This property was listed on February 1, 2026 by PRESTIGE PROPERTY GROUP MONTCLAIR, it's currently listed at $3,650. This listing's school district is Montclair Public School District. Nearby schools include Watchung Elementary School, Renaissance Middle School and Montclair High School. 147 Forest Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, a property built in 1902.

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Listing Courtesy of PRESTIGE PROPERTY GROUP MONTCLAIR, ALEXZANDRA CARRERO-RODRIGUEZ

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