79 Melrose Dr | Chester Twp.

$999,900 | 4 Beds | 3 Baths (3 Full)

Set at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of Chester's most desirable neighborhoods, this inviting Center Hall Colonial truly offers it all. Upon entry, you're welcomed by hardwood floors that extend throughout the home, creating a seamless and timeless feel. The stunning, sun-drenched two-story great room is anchored by a newly added, highly efficient wood-burning stove which serves as a warm and impressive focal point. The eat-in kitchen opens to a spacious deck overlooking a private backyard bordered by state-owned land, offering a rare sense of tranquility. The main level also features a formal living room, dining room, expansive office, full bath, and a laundry room with separate entry for added convenience. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a generously sized primary suite complete with a walk-in closet, private bath featuring a pedestal tub and stall shower and a unique leisure room overlooking the great room below a perfect reading nook or fitness space. A full unfinished walkout basement provides exceptional potential for future living space and connects to the oversized two-car garage equipped with EV charging.Located just minutes from charming downtown shops, restaurants, major highways, and award-winning schools, this exceptional home delivers privacy, space, and convenience in one of Morris County's most desirable communities. The home is being sold as-is. GSMLS 4012319

Directions to property: Route 24 to Oakdale to R on Melrose to the end of culdesac #79

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 4012319
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
1
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Year Built: 
1987
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Unfinished, Walkout
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: 
Deck
DisabilityFeatures: 
No
Energy Information: 
Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
Yes
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
10
Total Bedrooms: 
4
Total Bathrooms: 
3
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
3
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
0
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
19x13 
Level: 
Second
Second Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
16x13 
Level: 
Second
Third Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
16x10 
Fourth Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
14x13 
Level: 
Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions: 
17x13 
Level: 
First
Family Room 
Dimensions: 
21x21 
Level: 
First
Kitchen 
Dimensions: 
22x11 
Level: 
First
Living Room 
Dimensions: 
18x16 
Level: 
First
Other One 
Dimensions: 
21x07 
Level: 
Second
Master Bathroom 
Level: 
Second
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
Water Heating System: 
Gas
Water Source: 
Well
Sewer: 
Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
2.9
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
2.905 AC
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
Blacktop
Parking Type: 
Blacktop
Total Parking Spaces: 
0
Garage: 
Attached Garage
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
2307-00033-0004-00012-0000-
Lot Number: 
12
Annual Tax: 
$16,906.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
3/3/2026
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Possession: 
At Closing
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
EXP REALTY, LLC