88 Forest Ave

Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

$726,000
Last Sold Price
3
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Sold 12/27/24
Sold 12/27/24

Description

Easy one-level living on quiet berkeley heights street a half mile from town, train, restaurants and shopping! Long-time owners have cherished this home and are ready for you to call it your own. A stone front porch welcomes you into one-story living with hardwood floors throughout the main level, highlighted by bright bay windows offering views of wide and friendly back and front yards. An open Living Room and Dining Room contribute to the warm welcome, offering plenty of space for entertaining....Easy one-level living on quiet berkeley heights street a half mile from town, train, restaurants and shopping! Long-time owners have cherished this home and are ready for you to call it your own. A stone front porch welcomes you into one-story living with hardwood floors throughout the main level, highlighted by bright bay windows offering views of wide and friendly back and front yards. An open Living Room and Dining Room contribute to the warm welcome, offering plenty of space for entertaining. The Eat-in Kitchen was nicely updated three years ago with granite countertops, stained wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large built-in dining peninsula with seating for four. Wonderful Family Room off the kitchen for endless hours of relaxation and together time. It features a wood-burning fireplace with six windows embracing three of its four walls. The extra-long single car Attached Garage is accessed from here, as well as the peaceful Backyard with a large paver patio and storage shed. Three Bedrooms and a Full Bathroom round out this level. The Lower Level is semi-furnished with a carpeted Recreation Room anchored by a large dry bar that's perfect for hosting gatherings. There's also a Full Bath, Laundry, workroom, and ample storage. Easy access to the popular town and train plus Hwy 78 are bonuses. Come see 88 Forest today!
  1. Listed by SCOTT SHUMAN • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Property Details for 88 Forest Avenue

Style
Ranch
Directions
Mountain Avenue to Park Avenue to Forest Avenue
Days On Market
15
Primary Style
Ranch
LISTING UPDATED: 12/28/2025 03:03 AM

Property Details for 88 Forest Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3935342
Days on Market15
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
CountyUnion County

Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, SCOTT SHUMAN

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT, CYNTHIA APICELLA

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Building Information for 88 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,339 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,538

Property Taxes

$801

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 88 Forest Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: Columbia
  • Grade School: Mountain
  • High School: Governor
  • Active Days on Market: 15
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Berkeley Heights Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 504
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2901.0
  • Street # Display: 88.0
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: Forest Ave
  • Zip Code: 07922-1468
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $0
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 224200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2901-00504-0000-00017-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Identifier: 17
  • Approximate Lot Size: .268 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.27
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1953
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 104200.0
  • Assessment Land: 120000.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Storage Shed, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarDry, CODetect, SmokeDet, StallShw, TubShowr
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 12x13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 10x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 9x8
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 11x11
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 26x15
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x11
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath Main, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 16x12
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 30x17
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 16x11
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 13x21
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3Bedroom,BathMain,DiningRm,FamilyRm,GarEnter,Kitchen,LivingRm
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • # Rooms: 8
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Storage Room

Property History for 88 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 27, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3935342

$726,000—
Dec 20, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551485572

$726,000—
Dec 5, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3935342

—
Nov 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3935342

$659,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/27/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3935342

$726,000
12/20/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551485572

$726,000
12/05/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3935342

—
11/20/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3935342

$659,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 88 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$120,000Additions$104,200Total$224,200
Tax Record2024$9,611 ($801 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,552 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,552 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,674 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningR-15CountyUNIONAPN01 00504-0000-00017

Schools near 88 Forest Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Heights Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mountain Park Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Columbia Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Governor Livingston High School
Public - 9 to 12
Mcmillin Early Child Center
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Mountain Park Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Columbia Middle School
Public6 to 8

Governor Livingston High School
Public9 to 12

Mcmillin Early Child Center
PublicPK to 2

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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