Google street view image for 270 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

Off Market Jan 2000 for $375K

$1,305,153

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,383/mo

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270 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

About this home

270 Forest Rd is a 2,722 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot. - it last sold on January 03, 2000 for $375,000. Based on Redfin's South Orange data, we estimate the home's value is $1,305,153.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$479Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,305,153

$930K since sold in January 2000$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 1.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,175,000
A
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
387 Beech Spring Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1520
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,270,000
B
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
395 Meadowbrook Ln, South Orange, NJ 07079-2908
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,325,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
333 Hillside Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079-2902
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,850,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
38 Glenside Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1601
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,051,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
61 Luddington Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052-3713
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$1,302,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
16 Walnut Ct, South Orange, NJ 07079-1627

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Market trends in 07079, NJ

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

114.8%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

New listings for sale

COMING SOON
$1,200,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,340 sq ft
363 Irving Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079-2325
3D WALKTHROUGH
$829,000
4 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
109 Milton Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079-2617
$1,099,000
11 beds4 baths4,560 sq ft
330 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079-1880
$1,325,000
6 beds4 baths3,734 sq ft
237 Raymond Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079-2304
$699,000
6 beds2 baths2,150 sq ft
84 Arnold Ter, South Orange, NJ 07079-1813
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Sale history for 270 Forest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,659 (+3.0%)

$471,500 + $444,100

$915,600

2024

$22,972 (−6.3%)

$471,500 + $444,100

$915,600

2023

$24,524 (+3.7%)

$471,500 + $444,100

$915,600

2022

$23,648 (+3.6%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2021

$22,825 (+3.2%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2020

$22,117 (+2.6%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2019

$21,564 (+1.5%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2018

$21,240 (+2.5%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2017

$20,715 (+7.2%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2016

$19,331 (+4.6%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2014

$18,488 (+3.0%)

$229,800 + $275,200

$505,000

2013

$17,948 (+2.5%)

$229,800 + $275,200

$505,000

2012

$17,503 (−2.6%)

$229,800 + $275,200

$505,000

2011

$17,975 (+4.0%)

$229,800 + $275,200

$505,000

2010

$17,291 (+3.8%)

$358,100 + $299,600

$657,700

2009

$16,653

$358,100 + $299,600

$657,700

Tax history for 270 Forest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,659 (+3.0%)

$471,500 + $444,100

$915,600

2024

$22,972 (−6.3%)

$471,500 + $444,100

$915,600

2023

$24,524 (+3.7%)

$471,500 + $444,100

$915,600

2022

$23,648 (+3.6%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2021

$22,825 (+3.2%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2020

$22,117 (+2.6%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2019

$21,564 (+1.5%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2018

$21,240 (+2.5%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2017

$20,715 (+7.2%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2016

$19,331 (+4.6%)

$378,300 + $296,000

$674,300

2014

$18,488 (+3.0%)

$229,800 + $275,200

$505,000

2013

$17,948 (+2.5%)

$229,800 + $275,200

$505,000

2012

$17,503 (−2.6%)

$229,800 + $275,200

$505,000

2011

$17,975 (+4.0%)

$229,800 + $275,200

$505,000

2010

$17,291 (+3.8%)

$358,100 + $299,600

$657,700

2009

$16,653

$358,100 + $299,600

$657,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Brick

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,722
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,587
Legal Lot Number: 30
Legal Block Number: 1304
Municipality Name: SOUTH ORANGE VLG/TWP
Acres: 0.266
Depth Footage: 122
Front Footage: 95
Zoning Code: R100
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: SOUTH ORANGE VLG/TWP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,722
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1901304 00030

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

South Mountain Annex

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

South Orange Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Columbia Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

South Orange, NJ • 07079

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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.24M – $1.50M

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Home values near 270 Forest Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,764,551
281 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3193 Sq. Ft.	$1,392,825

Address	Redfin Estimate
317 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5035 Sq. Ft.	$3,195,605
285 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2491 Sq. Ft.	$1,367,038

Address	Redfin Estimate
303 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,487,829
271 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,582,255

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