290 Forest Rd

South Orange, NJ 07079

$1,295,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,416 Sq. Ft.
$379 / Sq. Ft.
3,416
Sq. Ft.
$379
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 8/16/21
Sold 8/16/21

Description

Gorgeous Move-In Ready! 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Colonial with Stunning Modern Updates which include Custom Moldings with Gleaming Hardwood Floors and Abundant Natural Light throughout! The main level offers a large living-room with wood burning fireplace that leads into a den; dining-room open to custom chef's kitchen w/ quartz counters and SS appliances; Private Office and finally a 5th Bedroom with full bath perfect for a guest, in-law or au pair suite. 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms in addition to the...Gorgeous Move-In Ready! 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Colonial with Stunning Modern Updates which include Custom Moldings with Gleaming Hardwood Floors and Abundant Natural Light throughout! The main level offers a large living-room with wood burning fireplace that leads into a den; dining-room open to custom chef's kitchen w/ quartz counters and SS appliances; Private Office and finally a 5th Bedroom with full bath perfect for a guest, in-law or au pair suite. 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms in addition to the Master En-Suite with Walk-in-closet. Finished Basement with recreation space and half bath and a backyard oasis with paver patio, stone retaining wall, professional landscaping with in-ground sprinkler and private fenced in backyard. Walking distance to NYC trains, schools, and downtown.
  1. Listed by STEVEN CUMBA • WOLF PREMIER PROPERTIES
  2. Listed by LUCAS WOLF

Property Details for 290 Forest Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
N Wyoming Avenue to Forest Rd or N Ridgewood Road to Forest Rd
Days On Market
17
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 08/17/2022 03:03 AM

Property Details for 290 Forest Road

StatusSold
MLS #3722239
Days on Market17
Taxes$25,666 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
CountyEssex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of WOLF PREMIER PROPERTIES, STEVEN CUMBA

Sold By WEICHERT REALTORS, VICTORIA CARTER

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Building Information for 290 Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF

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Property Information for 290 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Res
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • Grade School: S MOUNTAIN
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 17
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1304
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Brick
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 290.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • 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: $25,666
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 782500.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-01304-0000-00027-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, KitExhFn, Microwav, Refrig, SumpPump, OvnWGas, Washer, WatrFltr, WtrSftOw, WineRefr
  • Approx Sq Ft: 3416.0
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 27
  • Approximate Lot Size: .281 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.28
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1948
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 403000.0
  • Assessment Land: 379500.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Electric, Forced Hot Air, Humidifier on Furnace
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Privacy Fence, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Shades, StallShw, Steam, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Steam
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 15x18
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 15x12
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 15x11
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x15
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x11
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: GarEnter,Laundry,RecRoom,Utility
  • Den Dim: 13x15
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x26
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 11x10
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 10x11
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 28x14
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Rec Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement

Property History for 290 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 16, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3722239

$1,295,000—
Aug 13, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3722239

—
Aug 9, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472580891

$1,295,000

+10.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/16/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3722239

$1,295,000
08/13/2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3722239

—
08/09/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472580891

$1,295,000

+10.5% / yr

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

Public Records for 290 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$474,000Additions$648,000Total$1,122,000
Tax Record2024$28,151 ($2,346 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,804 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,804 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19 01304-0000-00027

Schools near 290 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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