271 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083
Bedroom on 1st Floor
Finished Basement
OFF MARKET

271 Forest Dr
Union, NJ 07083

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft

$601,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,155/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$601,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,155/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$601K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-1%)
Since last year
Increased$5K (+0.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$268K (+79.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +98% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$603K
July 2026$594K
June 2026$609K
May 2026$599K
April 2026$588K
March 2026$591K
February 2026$584K
January 2026$576K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
272 Forest Dr, Union, NJ
0.01
Single-Family Home
$555,000
09/19/25
3
1
-
341 Forest Dr, Union, NJ
0.17
Single-Family Home
$612,000
06/12/26
3
2
-
204-206 Browning Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
0.91
Single-Family Home
$325,000
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,808
341 Huntington Rd, Union, NJ
0.18
Single-Family Home
$650,000
07/22/26
3
2
-
25 E Sumner Ave, Union, NJ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$670,000
07/06/26
3
2
-
291 Seaton Ave, Roselle Park, NJ
0.90
Single-Family Home
$560,000
06/04/26
3
2
1,554
236 Delaware Ave, Union, NJ
0.34
Single-Family Home
$560,000
06/25/26
3
1.5
-
450 Elinor Ave, Roselle Park, NJ
0.74
Single-Family Home
$102,500
03/30/26
3
2
1,464
825 Elm St, Roselle Park, NJ
0.36
Single-Family Home
$580,000
04/14/26
3
2
-
105 E Roselle Ave, Roselle Park, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$480,000
09/26/25
3
1
-

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
237 Connecticut Rd, Union, NJ 07083
0.02
$615,100
3
2
-
Off Market
272 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083
0.01
$579,000
3
1
-
Off Market
287 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083
0.04
$570,900
3
1
-
Off Market
243 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083
0.07
$664,500
3
2
-
Off Market
920 Galloping Hill Rd, Union, NJ 07083
0.09
$605,900
4
2
-
Off Market
240 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083
0.09
$688,700
3
3
-
Off Market
912 Galloping Hill Rd, Union, NJ 07083
0.11
$567,700
4
2
-
Off Market
25 E Sumner Ave, Union, NJ 07083
0.12
$670,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
305 Martin Rd, Union, NJ 07083
0.13
$609,000
3
3
-
Off Market
209 Chestnut St, Union, NJ 07083
0.13
$579,000
5
2
-
For Sale
842 Prospect St, Roselle Park, NJ 07204
0.16
$832,300
4
4
-
Off Market
847 Prospect St, Roselle Park, NJ 07204
0.16
$540,100
3
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Living Area
1,500 sqft
Price/Sqft
$401
Parking
Garage

About this House

Well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape on quiet dead-end street in Washington School neighborhood.

Featuring: hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, renovated baths, finished basement and fresh paint throughout. Move-in condition! New roof, furnace and hot water heater. First floor is spacious and airy with formal LR, DR, kitchen with adjoining sunroom, bedroom and full bath with tumbled marble floor, subway tile and Kohler appliances. Take the stairs down to a fabulous family room wired for surround sound and Ethernet, renovated full bath, laundry and storage - all waterproofed with French drain and sump pump. 2 additional bedrooms are on the second floor. Large deck and fenced back yard. New 200 Amp electrical panel and whole-house surge protector.

271 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $334,900 on Apr 13, 2007. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2013 with an asking price of $2,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 2, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $601,300, with a rent estimate of $2,942/month.

Home Details for 271 Forest Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Office, Workshop, Sun Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: VinylLawn
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940Year Updated: 2007
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5227 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 2, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,300
Apr 11, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,300
Feb 1, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$309,000
Jan 10, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$309,000
Nov 15, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$309,000

Market trends in Union

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$572K
$10KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
104.7%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
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Available listings
120
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What Locals Say about Union

At least 733 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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Frequently asked questions about 271 Forest Dr

  • What is 271 Forest Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 271 Forest Dr in Union, NJ is $601,300.
  • What is the price history for 271 Forest Dr?
    271 Forest Dr in Union, NJ last sold for $334,900 in April 2007.
  • Is Union a buyer's or seller's market?
    Union is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Union?
    The median sale price in Union is $572K. That is up $10K from the prior month.
  • Does 271 Forest Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 271 Forest Dr in Union, NJ has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 271 Forest Dr?
    The lot at 271 Forest Dr in Union, NJ is about 0.12 acres (5,227 sq ft).