82 Essex Ave Charm and quality define this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home on a prime Glen Ridge street - with an open floor plan bathed with natural light. High ceilings, hardwood floors, custom built-ins, and a bay window seat give the home its warmth and character. The kitchen opens to the spacious family room with sliding glass doors to a large deck and fully fenced rear yard - a private retreat complete with playset, storage shed, and a dedicated organic vegetable and herb garden. The peaceful new primary suite features a vaulted beamed ceiling, skylights, a Palladian window, and a generous bonus room ideal as an office or dressing room. Every major system updated: new Anderson windows (2022), new gas furnace (2024), upgraded electric, new hot water heater (2023), plus a newer front porch and steps, electric car charger, and freshly painted throughout - truly move-in ready. First-floor powder room, basement rec room, and third-floor bedroom, full bath, and office offer flexibility for any lifestyle. For convenience and community, warmth and character, and an exceptional lifestyle in one of New Jersey's most desirable towns - welcome home.