179 Forest Hill Rd

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Description

One of a kind Georgian Brick Colonial in the highly sought after Upper Gregory Section. This gracious home offers stunning period details with all of today's modern conveniences. 6Beds/3full/2half baths with airy and light updated kitchen- refinished hardwood floors- renovated bathrooms-- family room with skylights and welcoming fireplace- full finished basement- with great recreation room/play space- double lot with side fenced dog run-extensive play space with room for a pool- bluestone patios-...One of a kind Georgian Brick Colonial in the highly sought after Upper Gregory Section. This gracious home offers stunning period details with all of today's modern conveniences. 6Beds/3full/2half baths with airy and light updated kitchen- refinished hardwood floors- renovated bathrooms-- family room with skylights and welcoming fireplace- full finished basement- with great recreation room/play space- double lot with side fenced dog run-extensive play space with room for a pool- bluestone patios- and original Bocci court turned Olympic Sandbox! Private grilling area ideal for entertaining amongst unobstructed NYC views. Home also offers 4 full bedrooms on the second floor with oversized primary suite-double closets and a walk in with three additional bedrooms and new second floor laundry. Third floor has a full bath great for an au pair-guest or office/gym space. Perfect serene and quiet neighborhood at the top of the hill with NYC Jitney on the corner as well as bus options.

Listing Agent

  1. Jillian Nolan

    Jillian Nolan

    Listing Agent

    Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

    P: (347)-742-5422

Property Details for 179 Forest Hill Road

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Georgian
Waterfront
None
Garage
Attached
LISTING CLOSED: 05/02/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 179 Forest Hill Road

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #22032269
Days on Market9
Taxes$19,886 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyEssex County
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Property Information for 179 Forest Hill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: West Orange
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Forest Hill
  • County Name: ESSEX
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 179
  • Street Direction: None
  • Zip Code: 07052
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: None
  • Tax: $19,886
School Information
  • Junior High School: GREGORY
  • Senior High School: W ORANGE
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1900-1939, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: None
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heatcool: Electric, Forced Air
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Baths full: 3
  • Baths partial: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement Description: Powder Room, Rec Room, Walkout
  • Number of rooms: 11
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
  • Full Baths Total: 5
  • Num of Baths: 3.2
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Building Amenities: Playground, Storage
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio
  • Pool: False
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: 347-742-5422
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $779,000.00
  • Listing Date: 03-14-2022
  • Expired Date: 09-14-2022
  • Pending Date: 03-23-2022
  • Close Date: 05-02-2022
  • Status Date: 05-01-2022
  • Sale Price: $935,500
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: One of a kind Georgian Brick Colonial in the highly sought after Upper Gregory Section. This gracious home offers stunning period details with all of today's modern conveniences. 6Beds/3full/2half baths with airy and light updated kitchen- refinished hardwood floors- renovated bathrooms-- family room with skylights and welcoming fireplace- full finished basement- with great recreation room/play space- double lot with side fenced dog run-extensive play space with room for a pool- bluestone patios- and original Bocci court turned Olympic Sandbox! Private grilling area ideal for entertaining amongst unobstructed NYC views. Home also offers 4 full bedrooms on the second floor with oversized primary suite-double closets and a walk in with three additional bedrooms and new second floor laundry. Third floor has a full bath great for an au pair-guest or office/gym space. Perfect serene and quiet neighborhood at the top of the hill with NYC Jitney on the corner as well as bus options.

Property History for 179 Forest Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489717331

$935,500

+6.8% / yr

May 2, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3769112

$935,500
May 1, 2022

Sold

NJMLS #22032269

$935,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489717331

$935,500

+6.8% / yr

05/02/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3769112

$935,500
05/01/2022

Sold

NJMLS #22032269

$935,500

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

Public Records for 179 Forest Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$311,000Additions$521,500Total$832,500
Tax Record2025$21,870 ($1,822 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,694 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,694 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,002 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1945ZoningR-5CountyESSEXAPN22-00052-05-00013

Schools near 179 Forest Hill Road

This home is within West Orange Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 6
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Edison Middle School
Public6

West Orange High School
Public9 to 12

Redwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Pleasantdale Elementary School
PublicK 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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