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  • $8,300/mo

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    242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

    6beds
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    Singlefamily
    Available now
    Central air
    In basement laundry
    2 Parking spaces parking
    Steam, fireplace
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Spacious eat-in kitchenAdditional full hall bathFormal dining roomAmple counter spaceAbundant cabinetryGracious foyerHigh end appliances
    Set on one of Glen Ridge's most desirable tree-lined streets, this beautifully maintained Center Hall Colonial offers 6 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, combining timeless architectural charm with the space, comfort, and functionality sought by today's discerning renters. A gracious foyer welcomes you into generously scaled living spaces, including a sun-filled living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and inviting family room, creating an ideal layout for entertaining and everyday living. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, ample counter space, high end appliances, and French doors leading to a large deck overlooking the private, deep backyard. A screened porch and powder room complete the first floor.The second level features four spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with updated bath, along with an additional full hall bath. The third floor provides two additional bedrooms and a full bath, offering excellent flexibility for guests, home offices, or recreation space. The finished lower level with powder room adds valuable living space perfect for a playroom, media room, gym, or work-from-home setup. Ideally positioned near beautiful parks, gas-lit streets, and the Glen Ridge jitney, which provides easy access to the Midtown Direct train service, this home offers the rare combination of space, convenience, and community. A wonderful opportunity for those relocating, renovating, or seeking to experience the exceptional Glen Ridge lifestyle. Copyright Garden State Multiple Listing Service, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Sun Room
    Heating
    • Steam, Fireplace
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Basement, In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Wood
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: Yes

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Covered
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Stories: 3
    • Exterior features: 1 Car Width, 2 Bedrooms, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Additional Parking, Basement, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Detached, Enclosed, Flooring: Wood, Foyer, Garage Door Opener, Garbage included in rent, Gas Water Heater, Grounds Care included in rent, Heating system: 1 Unit, Heating system: Steam, In Basement, Kitchen, Level, Living Room, Lot Features: Level, Residential Area, Porch, Range/Oven-Gas, Residential Area, Sewage included in rent, Sidewalk, Smoke Detector(s), Taxes included in rent, Window Treatments
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0800116000000051

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1925

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Glen Ridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 12 Months

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/2/2026Listed for rent$8,300
    Source: GSMLS #4031567 Report a problem
    6/15/2018Sold$1,125,000+14.9%
    Source: GSMLS #3452840 Report a problem
    3/24/2018Pending sale$979,000
    Source: Halstead Real Estate #18191229 Report a problem
    3/13/2018Listed for sale$979,000+81%
    Source: Halstead Real Estate #18191229 Report a problem
    7/25/2000Sold$541,000
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Neighborhood: 07028

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