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255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 - Property report

Also known as: 255 Forest Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.241

Sale price

$1,149,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
255 Forest Avenue
ZIP code
07028
County
Essex
Block
119
Lot
9
Municipality
708
Parcel ID
119-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/17/2017
Sale price
$1,149,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$68,020
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,812
Year built
1910
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.241
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
53 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
22 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/17/2017 $1,149,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX
05/16/2013 $985,000 XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
04/07/2010 $1 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX,XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
06/12/2017 - R
05/17/2017 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXX
05/22/2013 - R
05/16/2013 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX
04/29/2010 - R
04/07/2010 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX,XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
07/01/1999 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$68,020
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,939,000
Land value
$774,800
Building value
$1,164,200

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $1,094,500 $1,094,500 3.508 $38,395 +2.63%
2024 $1,094,500 $1,094,500 3.418 $37,410 +1.30%
2023 $1,094,500 $1,094,500 3.374 $36,928 +4.77%
2022 $1,070,400 $1,070,400 3.293 $35,248 +1.48%
2021 $1,070,400 $1,070,400 3.245 $34,734 +1.82%
2020 $1,070,400 $1,070,400 3.187 $34,114 +3.11%
2019 $1,070,400 $1,070,400 3.091 $33,086 -0.92%
2018 $905,200 $905,200 3.689 $33,393 +4.24%
2017 $888,100 $888,100 3.607 $32,034 +2.94%
2016 $888,100 $888,100 3.504 $31,119 +2.28%
Permits

Permit information for 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Forest Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 154 0.21
Forest Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 154 0.21
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.58
Mount Carmel Guild School & Preschool NR Private 1-2 32 0.74
Maarif School NR Private PK-12 141 0.74
Maarif School NR Private PK-12 141 0.74
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.76
Franklin Elementary School 7 Public K-6 345 0.84
Watchung Elementary School 6 Public K-5 394 0.86
Charles H Bullock School 5 Public K-5 423 1.05
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.58
Maarif School NR Private PK-12 141 0.74
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.76
Bloomfield Middle School 5 Public 7-8 965 0.81
Renaissance Middle School 5 Public 6-8 213 0.85
Glenfield Middle School 5 Public 6-8 548 1.07
Fusion Academy - Montclair NR Private 7-12 28 1.08
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 1.23
Glen Ridge High School 8 Public 7-12 822 1.34
Mt Hebron Middle School 6 Public 6-8 610 1.65
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.58
Maarif School NR Private PK-12 141 0.74
Montclair High School 5 Public 9-12 1,968 0.96
Immaculate Conception High School NR Private 9-12 165 1.06
Fusion Academy - Montclair NR Private 7-12 28 1.08
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 1.23
Bloomfield High School 4 Public 9-12 2,029 1.26
Glen Ridge High School 8 Public 7-12 822 1.34
Nutley High School 5 Public 9-12 1,132 1.93

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Neighbors for 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ

227 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge 514 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge 504 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge 74 Stonehouse Rd, Glen Ridge 510 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge 221 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge 229 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge 68 Stonehouse Rd, Glen Ridge 225 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge 9 Ferncliff Ter, Glen Ridge 11 Ferncliff Ter, Glen Ridge 13 Ferncliff Ter, Glen Ridge 56 Stonehouse Rd, Glen Ridge 7 Ferncliff Ter, Glen Ridge 80 Stonehouse Rd, Glen Ridge 62 Stonehouse Rd, Glen Ridge 3 Cambridge Rd, Glen Ridge 50 Stonehouse Rd, Glen Ridge 506 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge 44 Stanford Pl, Glen Ridge

Nearby ZIP codes for 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ

07003, Essex County, NJ 07009, Essex County, NJ 07012, Passaic County, NJ 07013, Passaic County, NJ 07014, Passaic County, NJ 07017, Essex County, NJ 07018, Essex County, NJ 07021, Essex County, NJ 07042, Essex County, NJ 07043, Essex County, NJ 07044, Essex County, NJ 07050, Essex County, NJ 07052, Essex County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07104, Essex County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07107, Essex County, NJ 07109, Essex County, NJ 07110, Essex County, NJ 07424, Passaic County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028?

The development at 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028?

255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 has a total of 3,812 square feet.

When was 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 last sold and what was the sale price?

255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 was last sold on 05/17/2017 for $1,149,000.

What is the assessed value of 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028?

255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 is currently assessed at $1,939,000.

What are the property taxes for 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028?

The property taxes for 255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 total $68,020.

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