$999,900

79 Melrose Dr, Chester Twp., NJ 07930

4 beds |
3 baths

Single-Family Home
Built in 1987
2.9acre lot
2 car garage
$——/sqft
Listed 7 days ago

Property Description

Set at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of Chester's most desirable neighborhoods, this inviting Center Hall Colonial truly offers it all. Upon entry, you're welcomed by hardwood floors that extend throughout the home, creating a seamless and timeless feel. The stunning, sun-drenched two-story great room is anchored by a newly added, highly efficient wood-burning stove which serves as a warm and impressive focal point. The eat-in kitchen opens to a spacious deck overlooking a private backyard bordered by state-owned land, offering a rare sense of tranquility. The main level also features a formal living room, dining room, expansive office, full bath, and a laundry room with separate entry for added convenience. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a generously sized primary suite complete with a walk-in closet, private bath featuring a pedestal tub and stall shower and a unique leisure room overlooking the great room below a perfect reading nook or fitness space. A full unfinished walkout basement provides exceptional potential for future living space and connects to the oversized two-car garage equipped with EV charging.Located just minutes from charming downtown shops, restaurants, major highways, and award-winning schools, this exceptional home delivers privacy, space, and convenience in one of Morris County's most desirable communities. The home is being sold as-is.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 5, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 10, 2026 at 4:40AM
Listing Office:: EXP REALTY, LLC : 866-201-6210
MLS ID:: 4012319

Master Bedroom: Full BathWalk-In Closet
Master Bath: Soaking TubStall Shower
Kitchen: Eat-In KitchenPantrySeparate Dining Area
Appliances: DishwasherDryerMicrowave OvenRange/Oven-ElectricRefrigeratorWasher
Dining: Formal Dining Room
Basement: UnfinishedWalkout
A/C: 1 UnitCeiling FanCentral Air
Heating: 1 UnitBaseboard - HotwaterMulti-ZoneGas-Natural
Fireplace: Family RoomWood BurningFireplaces: 1
Disability Feature: None

General: BrickVinyl SidingDeck
Style: Colonial

Roofing: Asphalt Shingle

County: Morris

Driveway: Blacktop
Zoning: 2307-00033-0004-00012-0000-

Utilities: Gas-Natural
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified

This listing courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC

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Location

Schools Nearby

Dickerson Elementary School

250 State Route 24, Chester, NJ, 07930

Grades PK-2

0.98 miles away

Black River Middle School

133 Rt 513 - North Road, Chester, NJ, 07930

Grades 6-8

0.34 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.