73 Forest Rd

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Description

Prime Location - 2 blocks to train & the heart of the downtown, 1 block to express bus & library. Situated on one of the prettiest Fanwood streets sits this classic colonial with great flow. Paver path leads to the front door. Upon entering you will find a living room w/wb fireplace flanked by built in cabinets, formal dining room has a corner cabinet, wainscoting & hardwood floors. Updated kitchen w/granite countertops, ss appliances, plenty of cabinets for storage, a step down to a family room...Prime Location - 2 blocks to train & the heart of the downtown, 1 block to express bus & library. Situated on one of the prettiest Fanwood streets sits this classic colonial with great flow. Paver path leads to the front door. Upon entering you will find a living room w/wb fireplace flanked by built in cabinets, formal dining room has a corner cabinet, wainscoting & hardwood floors. Updated kitchen w/granite countertops, ss appliances, plenty of cabinets for storage, a step down to a family room with door off the back to your paver patio & backyard. Powder room & a den w/ a wall of windows complete the 1st floor. 2nd level features 3 nice size bedrooms all w/hardwood floors, a white bathroom w/spacious linen closet. Full basement has a rec room or "man cave" w/laundry and more storage. Cac.

Property Details for 73 Forest Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
Midway to Forest Rd or North Ave turn onto Forest Rd.
Days On Market
7
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING CLOSED: 04/30/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 73 Forest Road

StatusSold
MLS #3695413
Days on Market7
Taxes$15,011 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF
CountyUnion County

Location

Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - WEST, COLLEEN BERG

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - EAST, ELLEN M. MURPHY

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Building Information for 73 Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF

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$4,199 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,948

Property Taxes

$1,251

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 73 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: Park MS
  • Grade School: Brunner
  • High School: ScotchPlns
  • Active Days on Market: 7
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Fanwood Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 34
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: White
  • Town #: 2905.0
  • Street # Display: 73.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 2
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: Forest Rd
  • Zip Code: 07023-1300
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
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  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $15,011
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 556600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2905-00034-0000-00013-0000-
  • 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, Driveway-Exclusive, On-Street Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 13
  • Approximate Lot Size: 123X135
  • Total Acres: 0.38
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1945
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 246900.0
  • Assessment Land: 309700.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storage Shed
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Full
  • # Baths: 1.1
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 17x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 17x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x12
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 12x12
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 16x13
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x13
  • Kitchen Area: Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room
  • Den Dim: 16x8
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 20x13
  • Dining Area: Dining L
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 18x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 73 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3695413

$580,000
Apr 29, 2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3695413

Apr 26, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465058821

$580,000

+1.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3695413

$580,000
04/29/2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3695413

04/26/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465058821

$580,000

+1.3% / yr

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

Public Records for 73 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$309,700Additions$246,900Total$556,600
Tax Record2025$17,366 ($1,447 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,226 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,226 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,605 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1948CountyUNIONAPN05-00034-0000-00013

Schools near 73 Forest Road

This home is within Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Public5 to 8

Scotch Plains Fanwood High School
Public9 to 12

First Children School
PrivatePK 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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