256 Forest Ave | Glen Ridge Boro Twp.

$1,749,000 | 5 Beds | 5 Baths (4 Full, 1 Half)

Set in the heart of Forest Avenue, this beautifully renovated and impeccably maintained Center Hall Colonial checks every box. The classic Center Hall floorplan flows from the spacious entryway into the dining room on the right and living room on the left. The living room opens to the family room and 3 season room overlooking the backyard, perfect for a playroom or home office. Off of the dining room, the eat-in kitchen features custom wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and brand new quartz countertops, all overlooking a patio and professionally landscaped backyard perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A powder room and back entry complete the first floor. On the second floor, the spacious primary suite offers three closets and a renovated en-suite bath. Three additional bedrooms with generous closet space and a renovated hall bath complete the second level. The third floor adds even more flexibility with an additional bedroom, a full bath, and a large storage area with an oversized closet. The finished basement extends the living space with a recreation room featuring built-ins, a wet bar with refrigerator, an exercise room, a full bath, and a finished laundry room. Thoughtful upgrades include front and back sprinkler systems, landscape lighting, and central air conditioning. Forest Avenue offers a true community feel, with its famous trick-or-treating as well as unbeatable convenience with NYC commute options from MidTown Direct train and bus service. GSMLS 4006630

Directions to property: Forest Avenue between Avon Pl and Glen Ridge Pkwy

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 4006630
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
1
Community Information
Elementary: 
FOREST
Middle: 
RIDGEWOOD
High: 
GLEN RIDGE
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Year Built: 
1929
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Finished, Full
Interior: 
Walk-In Closet
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Brick, Wood Shingle
Exterior Features: 
Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Energy Information: 
Electric, Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
11
Total Bedrooms: 
5
Total Bathrooms: 
5
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
4
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Master Bathroom 
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Radiators - Steam
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
Central Air
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.22
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
63X150
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
1 Car Width
Parking Type: 
1 Car Width
Total Parking Spaces: 
0
Garage: 
Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
1608-00121-0000-00012-0000-
Lot Number: 
12
Annual Tax: 
$33,014.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
1/23/2026
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Possession: 
Closing
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP