303 Forest Road

Sold 7/12/21
Sold 7/12/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$997,000
5 beds
303 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sophisticated style abounds in this gracious brick Colonial. Lovingly updated w/ a keen eye for quality & detail, this special home offers the best of traditional living! From the stately & lush setting to the spacious & bright rooms throughout, this home will draw you in. Broad center foyer leads to front to rear Living Rm w built-in bookcases & WBFP; French door access to both Den & side blue stone Patio. Dining Rm, updated eat in Kitchen w/ custom cabinets, granite tops & SS appliances w/ adj....Sophisticated style abounds in this gracious brick Colonial. Lovingly updated w/ a keen eye for quality & detail, this special home offers the best of traditional living! From the stately & lush setting to the spacious & bright rooms throughout, this home will draw you in. Broad center foyer leads to front to rear Living Rm w built-in bookcases & WBFP; French door access to both Den & side blue stone Patio. Dining Rm, updated eat in Kitchen w/ custom cabinets, granite tops & SS appliances w/ adj. Butler's Pantry. First fl. BR & full Bath is an added bonus! 2nd level primary BR suite w/Dressing Rm & full Bath; 3 more BR's & full hall Bath. LL is a perfect play space w/ Laundry, Storage, PR & 2-car Garage. Rear yard backs on private Brookside Road. CAC; Close to NYC direct trains, Village shops & dining.
  • Listed by: VICTORIA CARTER • WEICHERT REALTORS
Listing closed: 07/12/2021 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3711791
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Property Information for 303 Forest Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $22,379 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: WYOMING AVE TO FOREST ROAD
  • Days On Market: 13
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: WYOMING
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • Grade School: S MOUNTAIN
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 20
  • Renovated Year: 2019
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 302
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 303.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: FOREST RD
  • Zip Code: 07079-1630
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: $22,379
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 682300.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-00302-0000-00070-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, Dishwshr, Dryer, GenHkUp, KitExhFn, Microwav, RgOvGas, Refrig, Washer, WatrFltr, WtrSftOw, WineRefr
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 70
  • Approximate Lot Size: .252 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.25
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1940
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 285300.0
  • Assessment Land: 397000.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Floor/Wall Heater, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Cedar Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, AlrmFire, FireExtg, SecurSys, Shades, SmokeDet, StallShw, TubShowr
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Full, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 13x19
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 10x10
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x11
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x12
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x14
  • Easement Desc: BACK ROAD
  • Easement: Yes
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x12
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 13x27
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x16
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 9x12
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 12x27
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 13x11
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Entrance Vestibule, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Pantry
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Sunroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Rec Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Foyer
  • Other Room 4 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 303 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 12, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1468443995

$997,000—
Jul 12, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3711791

$997,000—
Jul 9, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3711791

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/12/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1468443995

$997,000
07/12/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3711791

$997,000
07/09/2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3711791

—

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

Public Records for 303 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$493,900Additions$499,200Total$993,100
Tax Record2025$25,662 ($2,138 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,469 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,469 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,977 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19-00302-0000-00070

Schools near 303 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 303 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$997,000
5
–
10,890
285 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
–
–
–
2,491
11,761
5 Brookside Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$1,550,000
5
–
14,810
2 Brookside Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
–
–
–
2,323
10,672
290 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$1,295,000
5
3,416
12,196
3 Brookside Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$428,000
3
–
34,412

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