796 5th Ave
River Edge, NJ 07661
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
Local Information
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Description
Welcome to 796 Fifth Ave! A charming, spacious expanded cape w/ many updates in a fantastic location. Lovingly landscaped w/handsome masonry and a long driveway w/ room for 3 cars. You will be pleasantly surprised by the space here w/nearly 2,000 sq feet above grade (see floorplan). Large sunny family room w/ fireplace flows to elegant FDR and updated eat in kitchen that is just drenched in natural sunlight. Escape to your 3-season sunroom. Ideal for an extended family w/ a first floor BR, full bath and nice sized living room. 2nd Floor has a primary BR w/ room for a king w/ a walk-in closet, 2 nice sized BRs, updated full bath and walk in linen closet. Basement has custom bar and media area, half bath, separate laundry and so much closet space. Bilco door to private 150' deep yard, detached garage w/ a bonus room and shed. Move in ready w/dream house potential. Freshly painted exterior w/ new roof. Leave the car behind for all 3 schools, parks just 8 miles from NYC
796 5th Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom single-family home. It last sold for $815,000 on Sep 11, 2024 (9% above the $749,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,025,500, with a rent estimate of $6,573/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 796 5th Ave
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Interior Details Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 9 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Self-startHas a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
View Has a ViewView: East |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Deck / PatioNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Other Parking: DetachedGarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Waterfront: NoneNot on Waterfront |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding |
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Price List Price: $749,000 |
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MLS Status: Sold - Sold |
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Direction & Address City: River Edge |
School Information Elementary School: Per BOEJr High / Middle School: River Dell M.S.High School: River Dell Reg. H.S. |
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Community Features: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Trans, Extended Family |
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Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell |
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Business Information Ownership: Private |
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BasementMls Number: 24024581 |
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Close/ParksClose/SchoolClose/TransExtended Family |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Elizabeth Davis, (201) 538-0517
RE/MAX Real Estate Limited
Bought with: Jennifer Ariano, (732) 284-7548, RE/MAX Real Estate Limited
Co-Buyer's Agent: Sheldon Neal, (201) 481-2891
Source: NJMLS, MLS#24024581

Price History for 796 5th Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 09/11/2024 | $815,000 | Sold | NJMLS #24024581 |
| 08/19/2024 | $749,000 | Pending | NJMLS #24024581 |
| 07/31/2024 | $749,000 | Listed For Sale | NJMLS #24024581 |
Market trends in River Edge
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
24
4MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $26,248 |
| Assessment | $662,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 796 5th Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.07 | Single-Family Home | $715,000 | 12/19/25 | 4 | 4 | - | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $820,000 | 09/29/25 | 3 | 2 | - | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $940,000 | 09/29/25 | 4 | 2.5 | - | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $740,000 | 04/25/26 | 5 | 3 | - | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $750,000 | 03/30/26 | 4 | 2 | - | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $999,000 | 02/06/26 | 3 | 3 | - | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $905,000 | 11/12/25 | 4 | 3 | - | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $770,000 | 09/30/25 | 4 | 2.5 | - | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $940,000 | 04/14/26 | 3 | 3 | - | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $900,000 | 06/22/26 | 4 | 2 | - |
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What Locals Say about River Edge
At least 74 Trulia users voted on each feature.
90 % Say it's dog friendly
89 % Say people would walk alone at night
87 % Say parking is easy
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say it's quiet
84 % Say kids play outside
84 % Say yards are well-kept
82 % Say there are sidewalks
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say there's wildlife
73 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
63 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say there are community events
27 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
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