157 Forest Dr, Piscataway, NJ, 08854
About This Home
Conveniently located in the Birch Glen community in Piscataway NJ, this charming townhouse offers a comfortable and inviting living space. From the moment you enter the 2 story foyer, you are welcomed by the warmth of hardwood floors. As you make your way up to the main living area you are led into a dining room open to a large living room, that overlooks the foyer. The dining room flows into a beautiful eat-in kitchen with corian countertops, tiled backsplash, and hardwood flooring. Down the hall are 2 spacious bedrooms; the primary bedroom is natural light filled with a walk-in closet, full bath and balcony access. The second bedroom offers balcony access through glass sliders. A 2nd full bath, and laundry/utility complete this beautiful home. In addition, enjoy the Birch Glen amenities including the pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, and playground. Located approximately 11 minutes from Rutgers New Brunswick, and 15-20 minutes by car to NJ Transit access to NYC and Philadelphia. In addition, conveniently located to shopping and other fun things the area has to offer.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Townhouse, Traditional
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Gas Range/Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Kitchen Exhaust Fan,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Features
- Entrance Foyer,2 Bedrooms,Bath Main,Bath Second,Dining Room,Kitchen,Laundry Room,Living Room,None
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,532
- Total interior livable area: 1,532 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
Master Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Ramp(s),Wide Doorways
Details
- Parcel number: 170330100000000103C0157
- Zoning: R10A
Features
- Levels: Two, At Grade
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool,In Ground
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck,Door(s)-Storm/Screen,Insulated Pane Windows,Storage Shed
Lot
- Lot size: 1,528 sqft
- Features: See Remarks
Parking
- Parking features: Unassigned,Paved
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,326 | $27,912 |
| Home Insurance * | $127 | $1,524 |
| Property Taxes | $723 | $8,676 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $3,369 | $40,428 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Contingent | $460,000 |
| 2026-06-13 | Listed for sale | $460,000 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2017-08-31 | Sold | $262,500 |
| 2014-11-15 | Listing removed | $279,000 |
| 2014-11-10 | Listed for sale | $279,000 |
| 2006-11-21 | Sold | $289,000 |
| 2005-06-09 | Sold | $259,900 |
For Sale by Agent
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