261 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1728

Off market sep 2021 for $1.2M

$1,918,581

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,067/mo

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261 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1728

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

Listed by SUSAN LOVIT • COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

Listed by DANA FARBER SCHWERN

Contact: 973-310-7360

Bought with STEPHANIE RADECKI • PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:GSMLS #3725560

Redfin Estimate

$1,918,581

$701K since sold in September 2021$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 2.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.97M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,210,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
264 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1727
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$1,900,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
256 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1727
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$1,470,000
C
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
90 Stonehouse Rd, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1718
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$2,550,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
281 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,500,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
202 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,200,000
F
5 beds4 baths— sq ft
111 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

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$4,379/mo

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Market trends in 07028, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

122.2%

3.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$175K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM
$799,000
5 beds2 baths— sq ft
39 Willow St, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1013
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$799,000
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
55 High St, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-2318
OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4PM
$3,500,000
6 beds5.5 baths— sq ft
150 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1115
OPEN FRI, 5PM TO 7PM
$1,779,000
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
496 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1820
$1,099,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,069 sq ft
8 Franklin Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042-4442
$699,000
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
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Sale history for 261 Forest Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$32,172 (+2.6%)

$769,900 + $704,800

$1,474,700

2024

$31,346 (+1.3%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2023

$30,943 (+2.5%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2022

$30,200 (+1.5%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2021

$29,760 (+1.8%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2020

$29,228 (+3.1%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2019

$28,348 (+1.8%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2018

$27,856 (+2.3%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2017

$27,236 (+2.9%)

$423,500 + $331,600

$755,100

2016

$26,458 (+3.9%)

$423,500 + $331,600

$755,100

2014

$25,469 (+3.9%)

$423,500 + $331,600

$755,100

2013

$24,518 (+8.1%)

$423,500 + $331,600

$755,100

2012

$22,672 (+2.8%)

$423,500 + $331,600

$755,100

2011

$22,055 (+2.1%)

$397,500 + $345,600

$743,100

2010

$21,602 (+4.7%)

$397,500 + $345,600

$743,100

2009

$20,628

$397,500 + $345,600

$743,100

Tax history for 261 Forest Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$32,172 (+2.6%)

$769,900 + $704,800

$1,474,700

2024

$31,346 (+1.3%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2023

$30,943 (+2.5%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2022

$30,200 (+1.5%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2021

$29,760 (+1.8%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2020

$29,228 (+3.1%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2019

$28,348 (+1.8%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2018

$27,856 (+2.3%)

$496,200 + $420,900

$917,100

2017

$27,236 (+2.9%)

$423,500 + $331,600

$755,100

2016

$26,458 (+3.9%)

$423,500 + $331,600

$755,100

2014

$25,469 (+3.9%)

$423,500 + $331,600

$755,100

2013

$24,518 (+8.1%)

$423,500 + $331,600

$755,100

2012

$22,672 (+2.8%)

$423,500 + $331,600

$755,100

2011

$22,055 (+2.1%)

$397,500 + $345,600

$743,100

2010

$21,602 (+4.7%)

$397,500 + $345,600

$743,100

2009

$20,628

$397,500 + $345,600

$743,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

—

Lot width

63 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

8,821 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,028

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

0800122 00006

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

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Schools

Forest Ave School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi

Glen Ridge High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Glen Ridge, NJ • 07028-1728

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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.82M – $2.21M

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Home values near 261 Forest Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,295,934
256 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,127,309

Address	Redfin Estimate
258 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3081 Sq. Ft.	$1,735,540
260 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2782 Sq. Ft.	$1,717,267

Address	Redfin Estimate
254 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,776,718
266 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,084,361

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261 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1728

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