280 Forest Road

Sold 6/3/22
Sold 6/3/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,275,000
5 beds
280 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

From expansive indoor/outdoor space to gourmet kitchen & modern functionality, this gorgeous center-hall colonial is MOVE-IN-READY! Notice the beautiful yard w/ mature plantings & stately curb appeal. Enter the elegant foyer w/ beautiful staircase flanked by the LR to the left & DR to the right. The large LR is graced w/ fireplace & sparkling windows. Adjacent to the LR find the sun-drenched WFH spot w/ vaulted ceilings, skylights & fireplace. The formal DR is generous in size w/ beautiful moldings...From expansive indoor/outdoor space to gourmet kitchen & modern functionality, this gorgeous center-hall colonial is MOVE-IN-READY! Notice the beautiful yard w/ mature plantings & stately curb appeal. Enter the elegant foyer w/ beautiful staircase flanked by the LR to the left & DR to the right. The large LR is graced w/ fireplace & sparkling windows. Adjacent to the LR find the sun-drenched WFH spot w/ vaulted ceilings, skylights & fireplace. The formal DR is generous in size w/ beautiful moldings & overlooks the large front yard. Flowing from the DR find the chef's dream-the gourmet kitchen w/ HUGE center island, ample cabinet & counter space & adjacent powder room. Off the kitchen, find the generous Family rm w/ easy access to the back deck and luxurious back yard that overlooks the Orange Lawn tennis club grounds. On the 2nd flr, find a primary suite of your dreams with huge, open dressing area, renovated ensuite bath w/ soaking tub & luxury heated floors; an ideal spot for relaxing. Also on the 2nd flr, a renovated hall bath and 2 other large bedrooms. The 3rd flr offers more living and sleeping space w/ two more bedrooms & another renovated full bathroom. The finished basement is the ideal den/recreation space and provides ample storage. We can't overstate that the outdoor areas are truly exceptional w/ a large deck that overlooks the expansive back yard w/ unparalleled views of the Orange Lawn Tennis Club & timed, multi-zone sprinkler system. Prepare to be wowed!
  • Listed by: VANESSA POLLOCK • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Listing closed: 06/03/2022 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3768117
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Property Information for 280 Forest Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $27,648 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: N Ridgewood to Forest Rd
  • Days On Market: 14
  • Primary Style: Colonial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 15
  • Renovated Year: 2002
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1304
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 280.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Forest Rd
  • Zip Code: 07079-1631
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: $27,648
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 816800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-01304-0000-00029-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener-Own
  • Lot Identifier: 29
  • Approximate Lot Size: .252 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.25
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1927
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 439700.0
  • Assessment Land: 377100.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Floor/Wall Heater, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, High Ceilings, Skylight, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 13x29
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 12x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 12x8
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 17x11
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 23x11
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, See Remarks
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x14
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, See Remarks
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 13x29
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x12
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 10x15
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 22x27
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 16x8
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath(s) Other, Storage Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 16
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Sunroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Utility Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Storage Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement

Property History for 280 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 3, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3768117

$1,275,000—
May 31, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1492769149

$1,275,000—
Mar 9, 2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3768117

$1,325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/03/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3768117

$1,275,000
05/31/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1492769149

$1,275,000
03/09/2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3768117

$1,325,000

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

Public Records for 280 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$469,200Additions$648,400Total$1,117,600
Tax Record2025$28,879 ($2,407 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,206 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,206 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,977 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1924ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19-01304-0000-00029

Schools near 280 Forest Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
South Mountain Annex
Public - K to 5
South Orange Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Columbia Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
South Mountain Annex
PublicK to 5

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Marylawn of the Oranges Academy
Private6 to 12

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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