Last Sold Price
4 beds
281 Bay Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

Description

With central Glen Ridge location - walk to trains & restaurants in minutes - this light-filled four bedroom, three and half bath gem checks all the boxes for modern day living! Flooded with natural light, the living room with fireplace, opens into a charming dining room and through to a top-end kitchen with sliders to the deck looking out onto the fenced yard! For convenience, the first floor also boasts a gorgeous powder room and a spacious sunroom perfect for office or multi-purpose learning room....With central Glen Ridge location - walk to trains & restaurants in minutes - this light-filled four bedroom, three and half bath gem checks all the boxes for modern day living! Flooded with natural light, the living room with fireplace, opens into a charming dining room and through to a top-end kitchen with sliders to the deck looking out onto the fenced yard! For convenience, the first floor also boasts a gorgeous powder room and a spacious sunroom perfect for office or multi-purpose learning room. The second floor offers three bedrooms and full bath, while the third floor a bedroom with a full bath perfect for a guest getaway or a master en-suite. A finished basement with full bath, two zones of central air and detached garage complete the package. Not to be missed, easy to show!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/08/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by MELODY KETTLE • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details for 281 Bay Avenue

Status
MLS #
3674116
Days on Market
41
Taxes
$14,685 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1925
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Style
Colonial
Directions
Ridgewood Ave to Bay
Days On Market
41
Primary Style
Colonial

Location

Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, MELODY KETTLE

Sold By COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC, Leslie Debello

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Building Information for 281 Bay Avenue

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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$4,604 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,380

Property Taxes

$1,224

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Bay Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: RIDGEWOOD
  • Grade School: FOREST
  • High School: GLEN RIDGE
  • Active Days on Market: 41
  • Renovated Year: 2020
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Glen Ridge Boro Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 110
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1608.0
  • Street # Display: 281.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 3
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: BAY AVE
  • Zip Code: 07028-1601
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: $14,685
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 475100.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1608-00110-0000-00010-0002-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 10.2
  • Approximate Lot Size: 47X158
  • Total Acres: 0.17
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1925
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 196800.0
  • Assessment Land: 278300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Utilities: Gas In Street, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Storm Door(s)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Easement: No
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Rec Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: PowderRm
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bathroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: Bathroom
  • Other Room 3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 6: Bathroom
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement

Property History for 281 Bay Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 8, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3674116

$665,000
Jan 5, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #696274489

$665,000
Jan 5, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1457875565

$665,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/08/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3674116

$665,000
01/05/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #696274489

$665,000
01/05/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1457875565

$665,000

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

Public Records for 281 Bay Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$432,700Additions$425,600Total$858,300
Tax Record2025$19,859 ($1,655 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,788 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,788 SqFtLot Size7,427 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningR3CountyESSEXAPN08-00110-0000-00010-02

Schools near 281 Bay Avenue

This home is within Glen Ridge Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Forest Ave School
PublicPK to 2

Ridgewood Avenue School
Public3 to 6

Glen Ridge High School
Public7 to 12

Central School
PublicPK to 2

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 281 Bay Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
$665,000
4
7,405
2,688
7,427
$421,500
1,927
7,584
$344,000
3
5,662
$780,000
5
12,632
$580,000
1,962
7,584

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