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253 Forest Avenue, Middletown, NJ 07748

$599,999
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 1.1 Square Footage: 1,664 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Active
Current Price: $599,999 List Date: 9/27/2026 Last Modified: 10/15/2026

Overview

Description

Just in time to be home for the holidays! Loved by the same owners for nearly 40 years, this 4-BD, 1.5-BA Colonial is ready for its next chapter. Tucked on a cul-de-sac with a comfortably sized property, it features an expansive front porch, heated 1-car garage, newer roof, new replacement windows & refreshed curb appeal. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout. Inside, a traditional Colonial layout offers generous living space & a kitchen ready for your personal stamp and design choices. Enjoy Middletown Township schools, shopping, parks, beaches, Henry Hudson Trail & renovated library, plus convenient ferry, train & bus options. Come make it yours!

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Listing Details MLS# 22629855

Contract Info

Start Showing Date
2026-09-27
List Price/SqFt
360.58
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Sub-Type
Detached
New Construction
No

Location

House Number
253
Street Name
Forest
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Monmouth
Municipality
Middletown (MID)
Postal City
Middletown
State
NJ
Zip Code
07748
Area/Section
Middletown
Complex/Subdivision
None
Other Elementary
St. Marys
High School
Middle North
Other High
Red Bank Cath
Directions
Route 35 ---> Palmer Avenue ---> Main Street ---> Port Monmouth Road ---> Forest Avenue OR Route 36 ---> Thompson Avenue ---> Ocean Avenue ---> Port Monmouth Road ---> Forest Avenue. Whichever way you come, we are glad you arrived!

General Property Info

Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
1.1
# Level 1 - Baths
0.5
# Level 2 - Baths
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Fireplace
No
Apx SqFt
1664
# Levels
2
Apx Year Built
1978
Garage
Yes
# Car Garage
Yes
Acreage
0.17
Lot Dimensions
79 x 95
HOA
No
Pool
No
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
Farm
No
Rooms
7
Basement
No

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total
527900
Farm Assessed
No
Deed Restricted
No
App Escrow Required
No
Special Assessment
No
Taxes
8054
Tax Year
2025

Ownership Type

Fee Simple
Yes

Style

Colonial
Yes

More Information

Interior

Sliding Doors
Yes

Zoning

Single Family
Yes

Foyer

Floor - Slate
Yes

Lot Description

Cul-De-Sac
Yes

Included

AC Units
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Cooking
Yes
Outdoor Lighting
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stove
Yes
Washer
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Living Room

Floor - Wood
Yes

Dining Room

Floor - Wood
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Floors

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes
Slate
Yes

Kitchen

Ceramic Tile
Yes

Basement

None
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Floor - Wood
Yes

Cooling

2 Zoned AC
Yes
Central Air
Yes
Other
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Primary Bath

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Tub
Yes

Out Buildings

Shed(s)
Yes

Heating

Baseboard
Yes

Exterior

Fence
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch - Open
Yes
Shed
Yes
Storage
Yes

Parking

Asphalt
Yes
Driveway
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Garage

Attached
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes

Assessment Status

Assessment - N/A
Yes

Siding

Vinyl
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Management Type

No Management
Yes

Energy Features

Insulated Windows
Yes
Windows: Energy Star Rated
Yes

Property Features

Ownership Type: Fee Simple Style: Colonial Interior: Sliding Doors Foyer: Floor - Slate Living Room: Floor - Wood Dining Room: Floor - Wood Kitchen: Ceramic Tile Primary Bedroom: Floor - Wood Primary Bath: Ceramic Tile; Tub Basement: None Floors: Tile; Wood; Slate Cooling: 2 Zoned AC; Central Air; Other Heating: Baseboard Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Fence; Patio; Porch - Open; Shed; Storage Garage: Attached; Heated Garage Siding: Vinyl Roof: Shingle Parking: Asphalt; Driveway; Off Street Out Buildings: Shed(s) Included: AC Units; Ceiling Fan(s); Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooking; Outdoor Lighting; Refrigerator; Stove; Washer; Window Treatments Zoning: Single Family Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac Management Type: No Management Assessment Status: Assessment - N/A Energy Features: Insulated Windows; Windows: Energy Star Rated

Room Information

Room Name Length Level Width Remarks Dimensions
Living Room 22.50 First 11.70 Relax and Unwind 22.5 x 11.7
Dining Room 12.60 First 11.50 Great Gathering Space 12.6 x 11.5
Kitchen 9.70 First 11.50 Ready for Your Vision 9.7 x 11.5
Laundry 9.10 First 5.40 Chores Made Simple 9.1 x 5.4
Bathroom 2.90 First 5.40 Perfectly Placed 2.9 x 5.4
Garage 12.90 First 20.00 Heated and Ready for Projects! 12.9 x 20.0
Bathroom 8.60 Second 8.10 Functional 8.6 x 8.1
Primary Bedroom 18.11 Second 14.20 Suite Potential 18.11 x 14.2
Bedroom 13.10 Second 12.60 Room to Dream 13.1 x 12.6
Bedroom 10.70 Second 11.10 Work, Play or Stay 10.7 x 11.1
Bedroom 12.11 Second 14.11 Make It Your Own 12.11 x 14.11
IDX
Listing Office: NextHome Peninsula Realty Group
Listing Agent: Angela D White
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: October - 15 - 2026
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