Opportunity knocks in Verona's desirable Forest Avenue section, just steps from Forest Avenue Field. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 half bath Colonial offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of Verona's most sought-after neighborhoods. Featuring a desirable floor plan with generous living space, the first floor includes a formal living room, formal dining room, kitchen, den/mudroom, office, sunroom, and powder room. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, two full baths, and a full walk-up attic offering excellent storage and exciting potential for future expansion. The full basement provides additional living and entertaining space, complete with a classic bar area, fireplace, and ample room for recreation, hobbies, or storage. A spacious 2-car attached garage with attic storage adds even more functionality and convenience Updates include ductless air conditioning, a newer roof, newer hot water heater, underground sprinkler system, and a new garage door. Ideally located near schools, shopping, dining, and transportation, this home offers outstanding potential for buyers looking to renovate, customize, or simply make it their own. Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this Verona gem
Under contract
$750,000
53 Howard St, Verona Twp., NJ 07044
4beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 13 days |
- 3,105 |
- 222 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicole Kobernick 201-310-1713,
Bhhs Fox & Roach
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4036057
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
Basement
- Features: FamilyRm, Laundry, Leisure, PowderRm, Workshop
Heating
- Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless Split AC
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Yes,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Attached Garage, Loft Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 72 x 114(9 x 114
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 1620021020000000720000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingle
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Verona
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $829,900
- Annual tax amount: $18,252
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Pending sale | $750,000 |
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| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000+428.2% |
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| 10/16/2018 | Sold | $142,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,253 +2.6% | $576,700 |
| 2024 | $17,797 +3.1% | $576,700 |
| 2023 | $17,261 +1.2% | $576,700 |
| 2022 | $17,053 +3.2% | $576,700 |
| 2021 | $16,517 +3.4% | $576,700 |
| 2020 | $15,975 +12.4% | $576,700 |
| 2019 | $14,211 | $576,700 +19.4% |
| 2018 | $14,211 -4% | $483,100 |
| 2017 | $14,797 +3.9% | $483,100 |
| 2016 | $14,243 | $483,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07044
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Forest Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Henry B Whitehorne Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Verona High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Ave
- Middle: Whitehorne
- High: Verona
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Jersey
- Essex County
- Verona
- 07044
- 53 Howard St






