278 Forest St

Kearny, NJ 07032

$515,000
Price
3
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcoming to this lovely/warm, and solid one-family Colonial home with many updates. This home features a nice/comfortable living /dining room, a modern eat-in kitchen with a granite countertop, tiled backsplash. A door off the kitchen exit to a solid deck, leading down to a fenced backyard, great for relaxing and summer recreation, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a finished walkout basement with access to the yard. Newer Central A/C with forced hot air, hot water tank, roof, siding, windows, Kitchen,...Welcoming to this lovely/warm, and solid one-family Colonial home with many updates. This home features a nice/comfortable living /dining room, a modern eat-in kitchen with a granite countertop, tiled backsplash. A door off the kitchen exit to a solid deck, leading down to a fenced backyard, great for relaxing and summer recreation, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a finished walkout basement with access to the yard. Newer Central A/C with forced hot air, hot water tank, roof, siding, windows, Kitchen, appliances, bathroom. Block away to NJ Bus #40. Short distance to high school. Shopping center, A Must See
  1. Listed by OSCAR ALBAN • C-21 SEMIAO & ASSOCIATES

Property Details for 278 Forest Street

Style
Colonial
Directions
Quincy to Forest St
Days On Market
21
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 07/03/2025 08:44 AM

Property Details for 278 Forest Street

StatusActive
MLS #3969142
Days on Market30
Taxes$9,088 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1958
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
CountyHudson County

Location

Listing Courtesy of C-21 SEMIAO & ASSOCIATES, OSCAR ALBAN
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Building Information for 278 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,456 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,698

Property Taxes

$757

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 278 Forest Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • Active Days on Market: 21
  • County #: Hudson
  • Town Name: Kearny Town
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 221
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1807.0
  • Street # Display: 278.0
  • County Or Parish: HUDSON
  • Street Name: Forest St
  • Zip Code: 07032-3420
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: $9,088
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 84900.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1807-00221-0000-00013-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $11
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: None
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Description: None
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CookGas, Dishwshr, KitExhFn, OvnWGas
  • Lot Identifier: 13
  • Approximate Lot Size: 28X100
  • Total Acres: 0.06
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1958
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 65300.0
  • Assessment Land: 19600.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: Unknown
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Kitchen,LivDinRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • # Rooms: 6
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 278 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 3, 2025

Price Change

NJMLS #25020409

$515,000
Jul 3, 2025

Price Change

GSMLS #3969142

$515,000
Jun 12, 2025

Price Change

GSMLS #3969142

$539,000
Jun 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3969142

$515,000
Jun 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #25020409

$539,000
Nov 8, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163412611

$262,650
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/03/2025

Price Change

NJMLS #25020409

$515,000
07/03/2025

Price Change

GSMLS #3969142

$515,000
06/12/2025

Price Change

GSMLS #3969142

$539,000
06/12/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3969142

$515,000
06/11/2025

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #25020409

$539,000
11/08/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163412611

$262,650

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

Public Records for 278 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$19,600Additions$65,300Total$84,900
Tax Record2023$8,971 ($748 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,188 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,188 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningR2CountyHUDSONAPN07 00221-0000-00013

Schools near 278 Forest Street

This home is within Kearny School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Garfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Lincoln Middle School
Public7 to 8

Kearny High School
Public9 to 12

Franklin Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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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278 Forest Street is a single family home for sale in Kearny, NJ 07032. This property was listed for sale on June 12, 2025 by C-21 SEMIAO & ASSOCIATES, it's currently listed at $515,000. It has been on the market for a total of 30 days and was last sold on November 8, 2004. This listing's school district is Kearny School District. Nearby schools include Garfield Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and Kearny High School. 278 Forest Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, single family home built in 1958.

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