53 Forest Hill Rd

West Orange, NJ 07052

$549,000
Price
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Description

Fall in love the moment you arrive. From the welcoming front porch ideal for morning coffee or cool summer evenings to the deep, park-like backyard nearly 200 feet deep, this charming Cape Cod in West Orange's sought-after Gregory section offers the space and warmth today's buyers crave. Inside, classic details create an easy sense of home. Ribboned hardwood floors flow throughout, and the living room is centered around a beautiful wood-burning fireplace that adds character and cozy ambiance. With...Fall in love the moment you arrive. From the welcoming front porch ideal for morning coffee or cool summer evenings to the deep, park-like backyard nearly 200 feet deep, this charming Cape Cod in West Orange's sought-after Gregory section offers the space and warmth today's buyers crave. Inside, classic details create an easy sense of home. Ribboned hardwood floors flow throughout, and the living room is centered around a beautiful wood-burning fireplace that adds character and cozy ambiance. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, the layout offers comfort and flexibility for guests, a home office, or everyday living. The well-maintained galley kitchen is functional and inviting, with great potential to personalize over time. The full walk-out basement is fresh and clean, offering excellent bonus space for a home gym, playroom, or additional living area. Outside, the private backyard feels more like a park than a typical suburban lot perfect for play, gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. A detached one-car garage adds storage and convenience. Close to NYC transportation with nearby train access and a weekday jitney, plus easy access to schools, shopping, and houses of worship, this home blends charm, location, and opportunity in one inviting package.
  1. Listed by Lauren Orsini • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors - Montclair • (973) 650-1683

Property Details for 53 Forest Hill Road

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Other
Waterfront
None
Garage
Detached
LISTING UPDATED: 02/05/2026 01:17 PM

Property Details for 53 Forest Hill Road

StatusActive - Active
MLS #26003926
Days on Market5
Taxes$12,412 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyEssex County

Location

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Property Information for 53 Forest Hill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: West Orange
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Forest Hill
  • County Name: ESSEX
  • Status: Active
  • Street Number Numeric: 53
  • Street Direction: None
  • Zip Code: 07052
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: None
  • Tax: $12,412
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, Hdwd As In
  • Average Acres: 0.2
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 40
  • CourtAppYN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heatcool: Natural Gas, Radiators
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths full: 2
  • Baths partial: 0
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement Description: Unfinished Basement
  • Number of rooms: 7
  • Lifestyle: Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
  • Full Baths Total: 2
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: (973) 650-1683
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $549,000.00
  • Listing Date: 02-03-2026
  • Expired Date: 08-31-2026
  • Status Date: 02-03-2026
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Fall in love the moment you arrive. From the welcoming front porch ideal for morning coffee or cool summer evenings to the deep, park-like backyard nearly 200 feet deep, this charming Cape Cod in West Orange's sought-after Gregory section offers the space and warmth today's buyers crave. Inside, classic details create an easy sense of home. Ribboned hardwood floors flow throughout, and the living room is centered around a beautiful wood-burning fireplace that adds character and cozy ambiance. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, the layout offers comfort and flexibility for guests, a home office, or everyday living.The well-maintained galley kitchen is functional and inviting, with great potential to personalize over time. The full walk-out basement is fresh and clean, offering excellent bonus space for a home gym, playroom, or additional living area. Outside, the private backyard feels more like a park than a typical suburban lot perfect for play, gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. A detached one-car garage adds storage and convenience. Close to NYC transportation with nearby train access and a weekday jitney, plus easy access to schools, shopping, and houses of worship, this home blends charm, location, and opportunity in one inviting package.

Property History for 53 Forest Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4007991

$549,000—
Feb 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26003926

$549,000—
Jan 20, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3749966

$473,000—
Jan 19, 2022

Sold

NJMLS #21043657

$473,000—
Jan 17, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3749966

—
Nov 3, 2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3749966

$439,000—
Nov 2, 2021

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #21043657

$439,000—
Oct 6, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482742846

$473,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/03/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4007991

$549,000
02/02/2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26003926

$549,000
01/20/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3749966

$473,000
01/19/2022

Sold

NJMLS #21043657

$473,000
01/17/2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3749966

—
11/03/2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3749966

$439,000
11/02/2021

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #21043657

$439,000
10/06/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482742846

$473,000

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

Public Records for 53 Forest Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$282,400Additions$241,600Total$524,000
Tax Record2024$12,413 ($1,034 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,071 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,071 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,908 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningR-6CountyESSEXAPN22 00037-0000-00058- 06

Schools near 53 Forest Hill Road

This home is within West Orange Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Edison Middle School
Public - 6
West Orange High School
Public - 9 to 12
Redwood Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Pleasantdale Elementary School
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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More information about 53 Forest Hill Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

53 Forest Hill Road is a single family home for sale in West Orange, NJ 07052. This property was listed for sale on February 3, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors - Montclair, it's currently listed at $549,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on January 20, 2022. This listing's school district is West Orange Public School District. Nearby schools include Edison Middle School, West Orange High School and Redwood Elementary School. 53 Forest Hill Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, single family home.

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