Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/30/2026
Listed
$629,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Rare Opportunity - Renovate to your own taste! Act Quickly-This opportunity won't last! Located in a highly desirable neighborhood close to top-rated schools, NYC transportation, parks, shopping, and other everyday conveniences, this unique bilevel-style home offers buyers and opportunity that doesn't come along often. The home is being offered AS-IS for a limited two-week period at an attractive price giving the next owner the chance to purchase at a lower price and renovate the home to their own taste, style, and specifications. The seller is prepared to make the necessary renovations after this two-week period. Once those improvements are completed, the home will be offered at a significantly high price. For buyers who have been waiting for the right home in the right location but want the ability to create their own finishes, layout, and design, this is the time to act. You get the location. You get the space. You get the opportunity to make it your own. After two weeks the seller plans to renovate and price will increase accordingly.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 228 Forest Rd
General
- Price: $629,900
- Taxes: $12,420 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4043888
- Updated: Today (7/30/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- 1st Floor/Level 1: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Street Level: Other Bath, Family Room, GarEnter, Laundry Room
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range and Oven, Washer
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: 14 x 13
- Bedroom 2: 9 x 10, First
- Bedroom 3: 11 x 10, First
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 12 x 18, First
- Family Room: 25 x 11, Ground
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, 16 x 11, First
- Dining Room: 12 x 11, First
- Other Room 1: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Thermal Windows/Doors
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 4
- Garage Description: Built-In Garage
Location
- County: Union
- Driving Directions: 228 Forest Rd Fanwood
School Information
- Elementary School: School One
- Middle School: Nettingham MS
- High School: ScotchPlns
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bi-Level
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1965
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size: 75 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 2 Car Width
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $398,100
- Land Assmt: $235,000
- Tax Amount: $12,420
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2905-00019-0000-00001-0000-
- Block: 19
- Lot Number: 1
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Schools
Schools serving 228 Forest Rd
School District:Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 580 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 | 5-8 | 0.2 mi |
School #1 Elementary School 563 Willow Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 | PK-4 | 0.3 mi |
Scotch Plains Fanwood High School 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 228 Forest Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 228 Forest Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,421
10%
$398,100
—
2023
$11,322
1%
$398,100
—
2022
$11,175
10%
$398,100
—
2022
$10,175
21%
$398,100
—
2021
$8,436
-25%
$398,100
412%
2018
$11,298
2%
$77,700
—
2017
$11,066
3%
$77,700
—
2016
$10,733
4%
$77,700
—
2015
$10,289
-10%
$77,700
—
2019
$11,383
16%
$77,700
—
2013
$9,846
—
$77,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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228 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023 (MLS# 4043888) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 228 Forest Rd is currently listed for $629,900 and was received on July 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 228 Forest Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fanwood? You can browse all Fanwood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.