Magnificent over 5000 SQ FT Georgian revival Colonial with captivating outdoor pool surrounded by gold quartzite flagstone patio and lush plantings. Stepping into the grand center hall you are immediately taken in by the grand staircase and exquisite detailing. There are 3 wood burning fireplaces, all adorned by beautifully carved mantles. You will find hand painted and signed stunning fresco walls and hand carved scalloped corner cabinets in the dining room. French doors lead you onto an elegant slate patio. The open kitchen features Poggenpohl designer cabinets, SS appliances and sliders to the outdoor patio. A cozy den conveniently off the kitchen is a great place to relax. The library/office complete with woodburning fireplace is a great home office space. Wait until you get to the lower level! The large paneled rec room complete with a full wet bar is a fun place for casual get togethers. the lower level also has an exercise room, large storage area, inside access to the 3 car garage and a full walk out. The 2nd floor features spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths and closets galore including 2 cedar closets. The spacious primary suite features a dressing room with vanity, 2 WIC, woodburning FP and an en suite bathroom. And don't miss the Juliet balcony on the 2nd floor overlooking the lovely pool area. This wonderful home is on one of the prettiest streets in town and just a short walk to NYC train, downtown and Floods Hill, Baird center and more
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$288Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by CAROLINE FARNSWORTH• COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Hoboken, (201) 795-5200
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
South Mountain Annex
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
South Orange Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Columbia Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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About Lower
Wyoming
Lower Wyoming, located between Branch Brook Park and the Passaic River, is a residential and industrial Newark neighborhood with brick rowhouses and rail-side warehouses. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bloomfield Avenue and Broadway corridor, where corner bodegas, takeout counters, and auto-body bays set a steady street rhythm. Branch Brook Park’s lake paths and cherry-tree groves shape daily routines at the eastern edge. Nearby, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart anchors the skyline with Gothic stonework. Light-rail stops and broad arterials keep the area oriented to transit and trucking routes. Housing reads as early-20th-century masonry with stoops, small porches, and tight blocks.
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Market insights
343 Forest Rd · $1,650,000
DAYS ON MARKET
28 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
111.1%
Most homes are selling 11% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,650,000
Median sale price in this area is $825,718. (50% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
10% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Wet bar
Carbon monoxide detector
Cedar closets
Drapes and window treatments
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Walk-in closets
Three fireplaces (in master bedroom, library and living room)
Finished full walkout basement
Bedrooms
Master suite with dressing room, fireplace, full bath and walk-in closet
Multiple bedrooms located on the second floor (including two large bedrooms: 22x18 and 21x16)
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Electric cooktop
Electric wall oven(s)
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced hot air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Open porches
Patio
Wood fence
Heated in-ground outdoor pool
Home design
Colonial style
White exterior
Slate roof
Approximate year built (not exact)
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener (3 garage spaces)
Driveway (exclusive) with total of 4 parking spaces
Construction
Brick siding
Utilities
Electric service
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Pets allowed
Community amenities include outdoor pool and storage
Electricity and solar
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