For sale

Price cut: $25K (10/22)

$574,999

253 Forest Avenue, Middletown, NJ 07748

4beds

1,664sqft

$3,962/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1978

7,405 Square Feet Lot

$573,600 Zestimate^®

$346/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Traditional colonial layoutComfortably sized propertyNew replacement windowsRefreshed curb appealExpansive front porchNewer roofGenerous living space

Just in time for the holidays! A new price & a wonderful opportunity to make this Middletown Colonial your own! Loved by the same owners for nearly 40 years, this 4-BD, 1.5-BA home is tucked on a cul-de-sac and offers the charm of an expansive front porch, a comfortably sized property, and a heated 1-car garage. Significant improvements include a newer roof, new replacement windows, refreshed curb appeal, & beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout. Inside, a traditional Colonial layout offers generous living space and the opportunity to create a kitchen that reflects your own style. Enjoy Middletown Township schools, nearby parks, beaches, shopping, the Henry Hudson Trail, and convenient ferry, train, & bus options. Your next chapter starts here. Come see the possibilities!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Description: Room to Dream
Area: 165.06
Dimensions: 13.1 x 12.6

Bedroom

Description: Work, Play or Stay
Area: 118.77
Dimensions: 10.7 x 11.1

Bedroom

Description: Make It Your Own
Area: 170.87
Dimensions: 12.11 x 14.11

Bathroom

Description: Perfectly Placed
Area: 15.66
Dimensions: 2.9 x 5.4

Bathroom

Description: Functional
Area: 69.66
Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.1

Other

Description: Suite Potential
Area: 257.16
Dimensions: 18.11 x 14.2

Dining room

Description: Great Gathering Space
Area: 144.9
Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.5

Garage

Description: Heated and Ready for Projects!
Area: 258
Dimensions: 12.9 x 20.0

Kitchen

Description: Ready for Your Vision
Area: 111.55
Dimensions: 9.7 x 11.5

Laundry

Description: Chores Made Simple
Area: 49.14
Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.4

Living room

Description: Relax and Unwind
Area: 263.25
Dimensions: 22.5 x 11.7

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Central Air, Other, 2 Zoned AC

Features

Flooring: Tile, Wood, Slate
Basement: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,664
Total interior livable area: 1,664 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Off Street
Attached garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 2
Exterior features: Storage

Lot

Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Dimensions: 79 x 95
Features: Cul-De-Sac

Details

Parcel number: 3200083000000032
Zoning description: Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1978

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Middletown

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $346/sqft
Tax assessed value: $527,900
Annual tax amount: $8,054
Date on market: 9/27/2026
Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, AC Units, Washer, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooking, Stove, Refrigerator

Estimated market value

$573,600

$545,000 - $602,000

$3,829/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/22/2026	Price change	$574,999-4.2%$346/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22629855 Report a problem
9/27/2026	Listed for sale	$599,999+297.4%$361/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22629855 Report a problem
10/16/1987	Sold	$151,000$91/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,209 +19.1%	$499,000 +19.1%
2024	$6,893 +0.1%	$419,000 +5.8%
2023	$6,882 -0.9%	$396,000 +7.3%
2022	$6,946 +13.9%	$368,900 +25.8%
2021	$6,099 -0.7%	$293,200 +0.5%
2020	$6,140 -1.4%	$291,700 +0.3%
2019	$6,224	$290,700 +1.2%
2018	$6,224 +8.5%	$287,200 +1.8%
2017	$5,738 +1.8%	$282,100 +8.2%
2016	$5,639 -2.2%	$260,700 +2%
2015	$5,766 +2.2%	$255,500 +0.3%
2014	$5,641 +1.5%	$254,800
2013	$5,560 +1%	$254,800
2012	$5,506 +3.3%	$254,800
2011	$5,333 +3.9%	$254,800 -11.1%
2010	$5,135 +0.9%	$286,700
2009	$5,089	$286,700 +121.4%
2008	--	$129,500
2007	--	$129,500
2006	--	$129,500
2005	--	$129,500
2003	--	$129,500
2002	--	$129,500 +1.7%
2001	--	$127,300