296 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083
OFF MARKET

296 Forest Dr
Union, NJ 07083

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,170 sqft

$505,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,504/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$505,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,504/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,170 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$505K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$4K (-0.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$143K (+39.2%)
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 +74% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$508K
July 2026$504K
June 2026$511K
May 2026$506K
April 2026$500K
March 2026$504K
February 2026$495K
January 2026$495K
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
341 Forest Dr, Union, NJ
0.11
Single-Family Home
$612,000
06/12/26
3
2
-
341 Huntington Rd, Union, NJ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$650,000
07/22/26
3
2
-
272 Forest Dr, Union, NJ
0.06
Single-Family Home
$555,000
09/19/25
3
1
-
236 Delaware Ave, Union, NJ
0.29
Single-Family Home
$560,000
06/25/26
3
1.5
-
204-206 Browning Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
0.90
Single-Family Home
$325,000
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,808
277 Newark Ave, Union, NJ
0.36
Single-Family Home
$550,000
05/14/26
3
2
-
130 Walton Ave, Union, NJ
0.35
Single-Family Home
$570,000
10/29/25
3
2
-
319 Delaware Ave, Union, NJ
0.28
Single-Family Home
$381,000
09/12/25
3
1
-
25 E Sumner Ave, Union, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$670,000
07/06/26
3
2
-
105 E Roselle Ave, Roselle Park, NJ
0.24
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
287 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083
0.02
$570,900
3
1
-
Off Market
272 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083
0.06
$579,000
3
1
-
Off Market
237 Connecticut Rd, Union, NJ 07083
0.06
$615,100
3
2
-
Off Market
920 Galloping Hill Rd, Union, NJ 07083
0.09
$605,900
4
2
-
Off Market
243 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083
0.13
$664,500
3
2
-
Off Market
912 Galloping Hill Rd, Union, NJ 07083
0.11
$567,700
4
2
-
Off Market
341 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083
0.11
$612,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
240 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083
0.14
$688,700
3
3
-
Off Market
305 Martin Rd, Union, NJ 07083
0.12
$609,000
3
3
-
Off Market
317 Martin Rd, Union, NJ 07083
0.13
$1,090,300
5
6
-
Off Market
341 Huntington Rd, Union, NJ 07083
0.13
$650,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
25 E Sumner Ave, Union, NJ 07083
0.19
$670,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1960
Living Area
1,170 sqft
Price/Sqft
$432

About this House

Washington school section,features living room,eat-in-kitchen,den,three bedrooms and two full baths.Large basement and attached garage.Close to schools,shopping and all transportation.
296 Forest Dr, Union, NJ 07083 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,170 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $365,000 on Jan 13, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2015 with an asking price of $1,925 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 5, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $505,400, with a rent estimate of $2,916/month.

Home Details for 296 Forest Dr

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Wood

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 13, 2023
Source: GSMLS #3801640
Sold
$365,000
Nov 9, 2022
Source: GSMLS #3801640
Pending
$365,000
Oct 17, 2022
Source: GSMLS #3801640
PendingToActive
$365,000
Sep 13, 2022
Source: GSMLS #3801640
Contingent
$370,000
Sep 13, 2022
Source: GSMLS #3801640
Pending
$370,000

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
2MoM
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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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    "it's a nice area. some streets have no sidewalks. people are old. it's nice area though. parks and churches ok food not that far away either."
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    "Great neighbors and diversity with the community. Easy access to shops and major highways. 10 minutes to Newark airport and 25 mins to NYc"
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Frequently asked questions about 296 Forest Dr

  • What is 296 Forest Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 296 Forest Dr in Union, NJ is $505,400.
  • What is the price history for 296 Forest Dr?
    296 Forest Dr in Union, NJ last sold for $365,000 in January 2023.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 296 Forest Dr?
    The lot at 296 Forest Dr in Union, NJ is about 0.11 acres (4,792 sq ft).