53 Forest St Belleville Twp., NJ 07109
Listing Courtesy of: GARDEN STATE MLS - IDX / Howard Hanna | Rand Realty / Douglass Holmes - Contact:  973-740-1881

  53 Forest St Belleville Twp., NJ 07109

Pending (40 Days)
$489,900
3
BED
2
BATH

Description

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 staircase to the walk-up attic (could easily be made a bedroom) complete this level. The LL features a side exit, large laundry room area, open PR--needing an update, exercise space, tons of storage, updated utilities & a workshop--this stunning home has it all. Ideally located moments from high school, shopping, restaurants, parks, major highways & NYC transportation--this vintage classic home is a one of kind and truly should not be missed!

MLS #:
3960768
Taxes
$11,699(2024)
Lot Size
4,792 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Style
Colonial
Views
Skyline View
County
Essex County

Listed By

Douglass Holmes, Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, Contact: 973-740-1881
Source
GARDEN STATE MLS - IDX
Last checked Jun 12 2025 at 9:21 PM EDT
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Ceilbeam
  • Codetect
  • Fireextg
  • Smokedet
  • Trcklght
  • Tubshowr
  • Wlkincls
  • Wndwtret
Kitchen
  • Country Kitchen
  • Pantry
  • Separate Dining Area
Subdivision
  • White Oak
Lot Information
  • Open Lot
  • Skyline View
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Fireplace: Imitation
  • Fireplace: Living Room
Heating and Cooling
  • 1 Unit
  • Radiators - Steam
  • Window A/C(s)
Basement Information
  • Finished-Partially
  • Full
Flooring
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Wood
Exterior Features
  • Stucco
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural, Public Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fuel: Gas-Natural
School Information
  • Elementary School: Number 5
  • Middle School: Belleville
  • High School: Belleville
Parking
  • On-Street Parking
Additional Information: Livingston | 973-740-1881
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