271 Forest Road

Sold 12/8/16
Sold 12/8/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$775,000
6 beds
271 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Southern exposure & prime location ensures that this elegant, welcoming Colonial has ample natural light and convenience for your daily commute and lifestyle. Close to trains, Village center, restaurants & Meadowlands park, home of free summer concerts, community center, and pool (not to mention the best sledding hill in Essex County). Four bedrooms and 3 baths on the second floor are an unusual find. The bonus 2 bedrooms and a full bath as well as storage on the third floor are irresistible if you...Southern exposure & prime location ensures that this elegant, welcoming Colonial has ample natural light and convenience for your daily commute and lifestyle. Close to trains, Village center, restaurants & Meadowlands park, home of free summer concerts, community center, and pool (not to mention the best sledding hill in Essex County). Four bedrooms and 3 baths on the second floor are an unusual find. The bonus 2 bedrooms and a full bath as well as storage on the third floor are irresistible if you are looking for a larger home with flexible floor plan. Beautifully updated top to bottom: polished hardwood floors in generously proportioned rooms, gracious dining room and fabulous kitchen as well as newer roof, boiler, baths are just the topping on this delicious home.
  • Listed by: MAGGIE C. AXELROD-CALISTER • KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT
Listing closed: 12/08/2016 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3343389
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Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT, Susie Adamson

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Property Information for 271 Forest Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $19,599 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: Ridgewood Rd or Wyoming Ave. to Forest Road
  • Days On Market: 10
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: Woodside
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • Grade School: S MOUNTAIN
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 10
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 302
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: grey, bri
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 271.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Forest Rd
  • Zip Code: 07079-1630
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $19,599
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 524200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-00302-0000-00067-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 67
  • Approximate Lot Size: .235 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.23
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1924
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 303700.0
  • Assessment Land: 220500.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: See Remarks
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge, Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Water Charge Extra, Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full
  • # Baths: 4.1
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 21x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 16x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 14x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 11x9
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 17x13
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 22x15
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 18x16
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Powder Room, Storage Room, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 33x13
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 13x12
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 12x10
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 9x7
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 25x24
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 2 Bedrooms, Storage Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 5: Breakfast
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Rec Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement

Property History for 271 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2016

Sold

GSMLS #3343389

$775,000—
Oct 18, 2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3343389

$749,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2016

Sold

GSMLS #3343389

$775,000
10/18/2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3343389

$749,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 271 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$491,000Additions$544,400Total$1,035,400
Tax Record2025$26,755 ($2,230 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,244 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,244 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,237 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1924ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19-00302-0000-00067

Schools near 271 Forest Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
South Mountain Annex
Public - K to 5
South Orange Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Columbia Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
South Mountain Annex
PublicK to 5

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Marylawn of the Oranges Academy
Private6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 271 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$775,000
6
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10,018
281 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
–
–
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3,193
10,237
265 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$800,000
6
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12,196
270 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
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–
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2,722
11,587
280 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$1,275,000
5
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10,890
285 Forest Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
–
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2,491
11,761

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