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$638,074$432 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $491,500 on Mar 17, 2023

138 FOREST AVE

VERONA, NJ 07044
0
Baths
1,476 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.
3,498 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$638K
$602K low$675K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$491,500 · Mar 17, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,407 (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.$635,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$380,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$255,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$360,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$635,400

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.0.08
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Forest Avenue SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.1 mi
M
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Verona High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Verona Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 07044These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
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.14,589
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,268 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$139,773
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$184,866
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

138 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 less than 70% of homes in Verona 07044
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Verona 07044
  • Older than 90% of homes in Verona 07044

What homes are worth in Verona 07044

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

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$285K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Verona 07044.

How it measures up in Verona 07044

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Verona 07044.

Estimated value$638,074
CheaperTypical $746,145Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$432
CheaperTypical $420Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,711 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size3,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 138 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVerona 07044Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$638,07430% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43256% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,476 ft²32% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,498 ft²9% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than192010% of homes25% of homes

About 138 Forest Ave

How much is 138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ is $638,074 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $601,625 to $674,523. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ last sell?

138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ last sold on Mar 17, 2023 for $491,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ?

138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ has 1,476 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ built?

138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ?

138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ is assigned to Forest Avenue School (elementary), rated A-; Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School (middle), rated A-; Verona High School (high), rated A. All sit in Verona Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ compare to other homes in Verona 07044?

Among the 4,916 homes in Verona 07044, it is worth more than 30% of them ($638,074 against a typical $746,145), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($432 against a typical $420), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,476 ft² against a typical 1,711 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (3,498 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1920 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 40% 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 138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ was $11,407. The county assessed it at $635,400.

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