OFF MARKET
Google street view image for 286 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
Off Market Feb 1985 for $165K
$1,185,860
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $840/mo
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286 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

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About this home

286 Forest Rd is a 2,924 square foot house on a 10,846 square foot lot. - it last sold on February 01, 1985 for $165,000. Based on Redfin's South Orange data, we estimate the home's value is $1,185,860.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
10,846 sq ftLot Size
$406Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,185,860
$1.0M since sold in February 1985$9,000 since August

This home's estimate is 16.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

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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
75

17 MoM

New listings for sale

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Sale history for 286 Forest Rd

Tax history for 286 Forest Rd

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

Property details

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

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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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Sun exposure

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
$1.13M – $1.36M

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