296 Monroe Ave

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Welcome to 296 Monroe, a well maintained 4 BR 2 1/2 bath colonial in one of the best locations in River Edge. Monroe CT has beautifully updated homes on wider lots...so quiet, w/ trail access to Van Saun Park. Great curb appeal, pristine landscaping and paver driveway. Cozy portico opens to Living Room. Large Family Room w/ vaulted ceiling and fireplace. FDR w/ sliders to a deck/patio. Bright kitchen has nice counter space and room for large table. First floor powder room. Second level includes expanded...Welcome to 296 Monroe, a well maintained 4 BR 2 1/2 bath colonial in one of the best locations in River Edge. Monroe CT has beautifully updated homes on wider lots...so quiet, w/ trail access to Van Saun Park. Great curb appeal, pristine landscaping and paver driveway. Cozy portico opens to Living Room. Large Family Room w/ vaulted ceiling and fireplace. FDR w/ sliders to a deck/patio. Bright kitchen has nice counter space and room for large table. First floor powder room. Second level includes expanded family bath w/ internal linen closet. Large primary bedroom w/ room for a king and 3 closets. Three additional bedrooms, one w/ loft to finished attic. Finished basement w/ handsome knotty pine, full bath and laundry room. Most windows replaced, hard wood floors throughout. Whole House generator, Central Air ('22), Water Heater ('23) Sprinklers. Manicured very private backyard is a true oasis. Make it your own w/ room-by-room updates or rebuild your dream home in a dream location!
  1. Listed by Elizabeth Davis • RE/MAX Real Estate Limited
    P: (201)-538-0517 listwithliznj@gmail.com

Property Details for 296 Monroe Avenue

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Sidehall
Waterfront
None
Garage
Attached, Gar Opener, O/See Remk
LISTING UPDATED: 03/13/2025 09:04 PM

Property Details for 296 Monroe Avenue

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #23020046
Days on Market49
Taxes$14,116 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyBergen County

Location

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Property Information for 296 Monroe Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: River Edge
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Monroe
  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 296
  • Street Direction: South
  • Zip Code: 07661
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: Expanded
  • Tax: $14,116
School Information
  • Elementary School: per BOE
  • Junior High School: River Dell M.S.
  • Senior High School: River Dell Reg. H.S.
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1940's, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: South
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Security, Skylight(s), Sprinklers, Strms/Scrns, WW/Carpet As In
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 46
Utilities
  • Heatcool: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Baths full: 2
  • Baths partial: 1
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Basement Description: Full finished w/ full bath and separate laundry
  • Number of rooms: 8
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
  • Full Baths Total: 3
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Self-start
  • Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Security, Skylight(s), Sprinklers, Strms/Scrns, WW/Carpet As In
  • Pool: False
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: 201-538-0517
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $689,000.00
  • Listing Date: 06-29-2023
  • Pending Date: 07-14-2023
  • Close Date: 08-28-2023
  • Status Date: 08-27-2023
  • Sale Price: $762,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Welcome to 296 Monroe, a well maintained 4 BR 2 1/2 bath colonial in one of the best locations in River Edge. Monroe CT has beautifully updated homes on wider lots...so quiet, w/ trail access to Van Saun Park. Great curb appeal, pristine landscaping and paver driveway. Cozy portico opens to Living Room. Large Family Room w/ vaulted ceiling and fireplace. FDR w/ sliders to a deck/patio. Bright kitchen has nice counter space and room for large table. First floor powder room. Second level includes expanded family bath w/ internal linen closet. Large primary bedroom w/ room for a king and 3 closets. Three additional bedrooms, one w/ loft to finished attic. Finished basement w/ handsome knotty pine, full bath and laundry room. Most windows replaced, hard wood floors throughout. Whole House generator, Central Air ('22), Water Heater ('23) Sprinklers. Manicured very private backyard is a true oasis. Make it your own w/ room-by-room updates or rebuild your dream home in a dream location!

Property History for 296 Monroe Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2023

Sold

NJMLS #23020046

$762,000
Aug 17, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519394009

$762,000
Jun 28, 2023

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #23020046

$689,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2023

Sold

NJMLS #23020046

$762,000
08/17/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519394009

$762,000
06/28/2023

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #23020046

$689,000

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Public Records for 296 Monroe Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$349,100Additions$857,800Total$1,206,900
Tax Record2024$15,432 ($1,286 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,674 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,674 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949CountyBERGENAPN52 00509-0000-00011

Schools near 296 Monroe Avenue

This home is within River Dell Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 3 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 6

River Dell Middle School
Public7 to 8

River Dell Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Sinai School At RYNJ
Private3 to 8

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