Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/02/2026
Listed
$8,300
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MLS
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Property Description
Set on one of Glen Ridge's most desirable tree-lined streets, this beautifully maintained Center Hall Colonial offers 6 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, combining timeless architectural charm with the space, comfort, and functionality sought by today's discerning renters. A gracious foyer welcomes you into generously scaled living spaces, including a sun-filled living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and inviting family room, creating an ideal layout for entertaining and everyday living. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, ample counter space, high end appliances, and French doors leading to a large deck overlooking the private, deep backyard. A screened porch and powder room complete the first floor.The second level features four spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with updated bath, along with an additional full hall bath. The third floor provides two additional bedrooms and a full bath, offering excellent flexibility for guests, home offices, or recreation space. The finished lower level with powder room adds valuable living space perfect for a playroom, media room, gym, or work-from-home setup. Ideally positioned near beautiful parks, gas-lit streets, and the Glen Ridge jitney, which provides easy access to the Midtown Direct train service, this home offers the rare combination of space, convenience, and community. A wonderful opportunity for those relocating, renovating, or seeking to experience the exceptional Glen Ridge lifestyle.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 242 Forest Ave
General
- Rent: $8,300
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4031567
- Updated: Today (6/2/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: 1.5 Month Security, Credit Report, IncmVrfy, TenAppl
- Lease Terms: 1 Year
- Rent Includes: Sewer, Taxes, Trash Removal
- Availability: See Remarks
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, MudRoom, Porch, Powder Room, Sunroom
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Window Treatments
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedroom 1: Second
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Family Room: First
- Kitchen: First
- Dining Room: First
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch(es), Sidewalk
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Between Avon and Cambridge
- Location Details: Residential Area
School Information
- Middle School: RIDGEWOOD
- High School: GLEN RIDGE
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
- Utility Description: Electric, Gas In Street, Cable TV Available
Structural Information
- Description/Design: 3 or More Stories
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Year Built: 1925
- Remodeled/Updated: 2018
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
- Lot Size: 78 x 150
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Owner Pays: Maintenance-Lawn, See Remarks, Sewer, Trash Removal
- Tenant Pays: Cable T.V., Electric, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Water
Disclosures and Reports
- APN: 1608-00116-0000-00051-0000-
Listed by Compass New Jersey Llc
Price History for 242 Forest Ave
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- Condo
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
Listed by Hearth Realty Group
- Multi-Family
- Active
- Updated 1 hour ago
- 2Total Beds
Listed by Prominent Properties Sir
- Multi-Family
- Active
- Updated 21 hours ago
- 2Total Beds
Listed by Realty One Group Legend
- Multi-Family
- Active
- Updated 45 minutes ago
- 2Total Beds
Listed by Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair
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- Multi-Family
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 2Total Beds
Listed by Re/Max Professionals I
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
Listed by Keller Williams City Views Realty
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
Listed by Howard Hanna Rand Realty
242 Forest Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 (MLS# 4031567) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 242 Forest Ave is currently listed for rent at $8,300 and was received on June 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 242 Forest Ave? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Glen Ridge? You can browse all Glen Ridge rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.