Google street view image for 285 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

Off Market Sep 1998 for $320K

$1,367,038

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,036/mo

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285 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

About this home

285 Forest Rd is a 2,491 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot. - it last sold on September 15, 1998 for $320,000. Based on Redfin's South Orange data, we estimate the home's value is $1,367,038.

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$549Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,367,038

$1.0M since sold in September 1998$17K since August

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This home's estimate is 6.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.28M) 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 MAY 14, 2026
$1,325,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
333 Hillside Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079-2902
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,051,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
61 Luddington Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052-3713
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$999,999
D
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
435 Meeker St, South Orange, NJ 07079
Coldwell Banker, Upper Montclair
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,850,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
38 Glenside Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1601
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 285 Forest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,618 (+3.0%)

$497,100 + $494,300

$991,400

2024

$24,874

$497,100 + $494,300

$991,400

2023

$24,884 (+3.7%)

$497,100 + $494,300

$991,400

2022

$23,995 (+3.6%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2021

$23,160 (+3.2%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2020

$22,442 (+2.6%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2019

$21,881 (+1.5%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2018

$21,552 (+2.5%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2017

$21,019 (+4.0%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2016

$20,204 (+4.6%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2014

$19,322 (+3.0%)

$231,000 + $296,800

$527,800

2013

$18,758 (+2.5%)

$231,000 + $296,800

$527,800

2012

$18,294 (−2.4%)

$231,000 + $296,800

$527,800

2011

$18,748 (+4.0%)

$231,000 + $296,800

$527,800

2010

$18,035 (+3.8%)

$359,500 + $326,500

$686,000

2009

$17,370

$359,500 + $326,500

$686,000

Tax history for 285 Forest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,618 (+3.0%)

$497,100 + $494,300

$991,400

2024

$24,874

$497,100 + $494,300

$991,400

2023

$24,884 (+3.7%)

$497,100 + $494,300

$991,400

2022

$23,995 (+3.6%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2021

$23,160 (+3.2%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2020

$22,442 (+2.6%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2019

$21,881 (+1.5%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2018

$21,552 (+2.5%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2017

$21,019 (+4.0%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2016

$20,204 (+4.6%)

$398,500 + $285,700

$684,200

2014

$19,322 (+3.0%)

$231,000 + $296,800

$527,800

2013

$18,758 (+2.5%)

$231,000 + $296,800

$527,800

2012

$18,294 (−2.4%)

$231,000 + $296,800

$527,800

2011

$18,748 (+4.0%)

$231,000 + $296,800

$527,800

2010

$18,035 (+3.8%)

$359,500 + $326,500

$686,000

2009

$17,370

$359,500 + $326,500

$686,000

*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: Frame

Property Information
Subdivision Name: TWP/SOUTH ORANGE VLG
Living Sq. Ft: 2,491
# 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: 11,761
Legal Lot Number: 69
Legal Block Number: 302
Municipality Name: SOUTH ORANGE VLG/TWP
Acres: 0.27
Depth Footage: 122
Front Footage: 82
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.: 2,491
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1900302 00069

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 7, 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 • 1.4mi

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

$1.30M – $1.57M

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Home values near 285 Forest Rd

Data from public records.

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
317 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5035 Sq. Ft.	$3,195,605
271 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,582,255

Address	Redfin Estimate
303 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,487,829
318 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,292,424

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