#3971092, Listing office: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
#25020409·
Listing office: Century 21 Semiao & Associates/Kearny·
Listing agent: Oscar Alban·
Listing office phone: 201-991-1300
$515,000 List price
278 Forest St Kearny, NJ 07032
3 beds
2 full
House
Property details
About 278 Forest St
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 Kearny High School. Shopping center, A Must See.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
(Active Attorney Review)
(Active Attorney Review)
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #25020409
ViewOther
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: None
- Waterfront: None
- View: Other
- Exterior: Patio/Deck
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $515,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,971
- Tax Year: 2024
- MLS Number: 25020409
- Office Name: Century 21 Semiao & Associates/Kearny
- Office Phone: (201) 991-1300
- Listing Agent: Oscar Alban
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2004 | Home Sold | $262,650 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,900 | $8,971 |
| 2022 | $84,900 | $8,489 |
| 2021 | $84,900 | $8,489 |
| 2020 | $84,900 | $8,760 |
| 2019 | $84,900 | $8,776 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Garfield Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.4 mi
•360 Belgrove Dr
4
Franklin Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.5 mi
•100 Davis Ave
5
Washington Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.9 mi
•80 Belgrove Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,511. Most Kearny, NJ residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in married, with kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
24%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
29%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
30%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Foot Locker
Ross Dress For Less
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
Little Caesars
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Dodge
Honda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 278 Forest St
The listing price of 278 Forest St property is $515,000.
The property 278 Forest St is a house located in Kearny, New Jersey, 07032.
Active Listing: 278 Forest St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 278 Forest St are: Garfield Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lincoln Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hudson Arts and Science Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Kearny High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Harrison High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Technology High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,971 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 8, 2004 for $262,650 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 278 Forest St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
This home is located at 278 Forest St in Kearny, NJ and zip code 07032. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $515,000.
In June 2025 more than 3 listings in Kearny, NJ were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 2 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Kearny, NJ between May and June 2025 increased by 11.3%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $622,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 8 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.