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$820,813$498 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $429,000 on Mar 30, 2004

120 FOREST AVE

WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
0
Baths
1,648 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$821K
$765K low$876K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$429,000 · Mar 30, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,181 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$443,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$242,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$200,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$443,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$443,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Grover Cleveland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
James Caldwell High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Caldwell-West Caldwell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07006These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.43
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,900 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,893
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

120 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 65% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Caldwell 07006

What homes are worth in Caldwell 07006

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$374K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Caldwell 07006.

How it measures up in Caldwell 07006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caldwell 07006.

Estimated value$820,813
CheaperTypical $878,781Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$498
CheaperTypical $425Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,648 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,100 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 120 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaldwell 07006Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$820,81342% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49884% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,648 ft²27% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac47% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than193022% of homes48% of homes

About 120 Forest Ave

How much is 120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ is $820,813 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $765,192 to $876,434. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sell?

120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sold on Mar 30, 2004 for $429,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ has 1,648 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ built?

120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Grover Cleveland Middle School (middle), rated B+; James Caldwell High School (high), rated B. All sit in Caldwell-West Caldwell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ compare to other homes in Caldwell 07006?

Among the 7,868 homes in Caldwell 07006, it is worth more than 42% of them ($820,813 against a typical $878,781), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($498 against a typical $425), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,648 ft² against a typical 2,100 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1930 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 65% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 120 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was $12,181. The county assessed it at $443,100.

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