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Last sold for $125,000 on Jul 6, 2018

242 FOREST AVE

GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
0
Baths
3,289 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Jul 6, 2018
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$910,000
DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Feb 22, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$36,062 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,632,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$777,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$854,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,028,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,632,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.3 mi
M
Glen Ridge High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Glen Ridge Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07028These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.28
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,650
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,568 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$268,789
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

242 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028

How it measures up in Glen Ridge 07028

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Glen Ridge 07028.

Living area3,289 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,164 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 242 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlen Ridge 07028Essex County
Living areabigger than3,289 ft²83% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac71% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than192972% of homes45% of homes

About 242 Forest Ave

When did 242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ last sell?

242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ last sold on Jul 6, 2018 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ has 3,289 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ built?

242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ was built in 1929, making it 97 years old.

What schools serve 242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ is assigned to Forest Avenue Elementary School (elementary); Glen Ridge High School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Glen Ridge Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ compare to other homes in Glen Ridge 07028?

Among the 2,376 homes in Glen Ridge 07028, it is bigger than 83% of them (3,289 ft² against a typical 2,164 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1929 against a typical 1923). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ was $36,062. The county assessed it at $1,632,000.

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