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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 hours ago

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79 Melrose Dr,Chester, NJ 07930

79 Melrose DrChesterNJ07930

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    79 Melrose Dr,Chester, NJ 07930
    79 Melrose DrChesterNJ07930
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Set at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of Chester's most desirable neighborhoods, this inviting Center Hall Colonial truly offers it all. Upon entry, you're welcomed by hardwood floors that extend throughout the home, creating a seamless and timeless feel. The stunning, sun-drenched two-story great room is anchored by a newly added, highly efficient wood-burning stove which serves as a warm and impressive focal point. The eat-in kitchen opens to a spacious deck overlooking a private backyard bordered by state-owned land, offering a rare sense of tranquility. The main level also features a formal living room, dining room, expansive office, full bath, and a laundry room with separate entry for added convenience. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a generously sized primary suite complete with a walk-in closet, private bath featuring a pedestal tub and stall shower and a unique leisure room overlooking the great room below a perfect reading nook or fitness space. A full unfinished walkout basement provides exceptional potential for future living space and connects to the oversized two-car garage equipped with EV charging.Located just minutes from charming downtown shops, restaurants, major highways, and award-winning schools, this exceptional home delivers privacy, space, and convenience in one of Morris County's most desirable communities. The home is being sold as-is.

Full Property Details for 79 Melrose Dr

General

  • Price: $999,900
  • Taxes: $16,906 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Garden_State
  • MLS ID: 4012319
  • Updated: Today (3/5/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • 2nd Floor/Level 2: Bedroom 4+, Main Bath, Other Bath, Leisure
  • 1st Floor/Level 1: Bath(s) Other, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Pantry
  • Lower Level: Storage Room, Walkout
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bedroom: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1: 19 x 13, Second
  • Bedroom 2: 16 x 13, Second
  • Bedroom 3: 16 x 10
  • Bedroom 4: 14 x 13, Second

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 18 x 16, First
  • Family Room: 21 x 21, First
  • Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area, 22 x 11, First
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, 17 x 13, First
  • Leisure Room: 21 x 07, Second

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Deck

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage

Location

  • County: Morris
  • Driving Directions: Route 24 to Oakdale to R on Melrose to the end of culdesac #79

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified
  • Water: Well
  • Utility Description: Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Walk-Out
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2020

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 2.9
  • Lot Size: 2.905 AC
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: Blacktop
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $653,500
  • Land Assmt: $302,600
  • Tax Amount: $16,906
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Disclosures: Yes
  • APN: 2307-00033-0004-00012-0000-
  • Block: 33.04
  • Lot Number: 12

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Schools serving 79 Melrose Dr

School Districts:Chester Township School District, West Morris Regional School District
NameGradesDistance
Bragg Elementary School
250 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930
3-51.1 mi
Dickerson Elementary School
250 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930
PK-21.1 mi
Black River Middle School
133 Rt. 513 - North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
6-80.3 mi
West Morris Mendham High School
65 East Main Street, Mendham Township, NJ 07945
9-124.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 79 Melrose Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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3/05/2026
Listed
$999,900
21.2%
MLS
12/02/2021
Sold
$825,000
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Tax History for 79 Melrose Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$16,952
14%
$653,500
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2022
$14,903
3%
$653,500
8%
2021
$14,436
-8%
$603,600
-9%
2019
$15,712
1%
$665,200
—
2018
$15,572
—
$665,200
—
2017
$15,512
1%
$665,200
—
2016
$15,433
1%
$665,200
—
2015
$15,240
1%
$665,200
—
2013
$15,073
—
$665,200
—
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79 Melrose Dr, Chester, NJ 07930 (MLS# 4012319) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 79 Melrose Dr is currently listed for $999,900 and was received on March 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 79 Melrose Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chester? You can browse all Chester real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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