$5,700 Closing Credit¹
#25012149, Peter Boutros, Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC
#25014755·
Listing office: Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Livingston·
Listing agent: Douglass Holmes·
Listing office phone: 973-740-1881
$489,900 List price
53 Forest St Belleville, NJ 07109
$5,818
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
House
Property details
About 53 Forest St
Welcome to this stately & charming classic Craftsman colonial perched upon amazing grounds w/the most incredible almost panoramic NYC skyline view!! A gorgeous expanded covered porch greets you--the perfect place to relax w/a constant breeze--it is very serene! Enter into an elegant large foyer that opens to the LR that is flagged w/stunning columns, original detailed moldings & anchored w/a stately ornate fireplace feature--the mill work & HW floors are all original & impressive. Solid wood pocket doors open to a gracious dining room w/impeccably maintained original Chestnut moldings & plate rail along the top w/beam ceilings--simply stunning! The DR opens to the pantry area of a large refreshed eat in kitchen that is bright & charming w/access to a generous sized fenced in level yard & patio--an entertainers dream! The upper level offers three generous sized bedrooms w/stunning views of NY and featuring amazing closet space, enormous main bath & walk in hallway closet. A curved
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Radiant, Steam
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #25014755
ViewCity
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: None
- Waterfront: None
- View: City
- Exterior: Patio/Deck
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant, Steam
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $489,900
- Annual Tax Amount: $11,354
- Tax Year: 2024
- MLS Number: 25014755
- Office Name: Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Livingston
- Office Phone: (973) 740-1881
- Listing Agent: Douglass Holmes
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $290,100 | $11,354 |
| 2022 | $290,100 | $11,009 |
| 2021 | $290,100 | $11,009 |
| 2020 | $290,100 | $10,272 |
| 2019 | $290,100 | $9,644 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Belleville Ps5
Public District KG-6
0.3 mi
•149 Adelaide St
3
Belleville Ps7
Public District PK-6
0.3 mi
•20 Passaic Ave
6
Belleville Ps3
Public District PK-6
0.3 mi
•230 Joralemon St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $99,579. Most Belleville, NJ residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
8%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
40%
100k-200k
10%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
29%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
27%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Live Theatre
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
The Cheesecake Factory
Boston Market
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Mercedes
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 53 Forest St
The listing price of 53 Forest St property is $489,900.
The property 53 Forest St is a house located in Belleville, New Jersey, 07109.
Active Listing: 53 Forest St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 53 Forest St are: Belleville Ps5 (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Belleville Ps7 (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Belleville Ps3 (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Belleville Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), John H. Walker Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Belleville High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Nutley High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), North Arlington High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $11,354 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 53 Forest St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
This home is located at 53 Forest St in Belleville, NJ and zip code 07109. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $489,900.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Belleville, NJ there were more than 4 sold above asking price, over 0 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Belleville, NJ between March and April 2025 increased by 45.6%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 69 days, the median list price was $470,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.