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$807,503$531 / 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 $192,500 on Jan 11, 1994

170 FOREST AVE

WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
0
Baths
1,521 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$808K
$754K low$861K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$192,500 · Jan 11, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,582 (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.$421,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$254,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$421,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$421,300

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.0.44
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.7 mi
M
Grover Cleveland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
James Caldwell High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

170 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Essex County

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
$365K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 40% 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$807,503
CheaperTypical $877,988Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$531
CheaperTypical $425Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,521 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,102 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 170 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaldwell 07006Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$807,50340% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53191% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,521 ft²21% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac69% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than195752% of homes72% of homes

About 170 Forest Ave

How much is 170 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 170 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ is $807,503 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $754,398 to $860,608. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 170 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sell?

170 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sold on Jan 11, 1994 for $192,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 170 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

170 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ has 1,521 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 170 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ built?

170 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 170 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

170 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 170 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 40% of them ($807,503 against a typical $877,988), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($531 against a typical $425), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,521 ft² against a typical 2,102 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1957 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 64% 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 170 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was $11,582. The county assessed it at $421,300.

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