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Last sold for $120,000 on May 7, 1997

178 FOREST ST

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
0
Baths
2,128 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.
3,929 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · May 7, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,081 (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.$343,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$169,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$343,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$343,600

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.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

M
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand BuildingA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Montclair High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Watchung Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi

District: Montclair Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07042These 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.83
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 100.112

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.95%
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.6.3%
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.27,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,077
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$183,948
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

178 Forest St 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Montclair 07042
  • Older than 91% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Montclair 07042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montclair 07042.

Living area2,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size3,929 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 178 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07042Essex County
Living areabigger than2,128 ft²44% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,929 ft²10% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than190020% of homes9% of homes

About 178 Forest St

When did 178 Forest St, Montclair, NJ last sell?

178 Forest St, Montclair, NJ last sold on May 7, 1997 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Forest St, Montclair, NJ?

178 Forest St, Montclair, NJ has 2,128 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 178 Forest St, Montclair, NJ built?

178 Forest St, Montclair, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 Forest St, Montclair, NJ?

178 Forest St, Montclair, NJ is assigned to Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building (middle), rated A-; Montclair High School (high), rated C+; Watchung Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Montclair Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Forest St, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07042?

Among the 6,114 homes in Montclair 07042, it is bigger than 44% of them (2,128 ft² against a typical 2,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,929 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1900 against a typical 1922). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 178 Forest St, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Forest St, Montclair, NJ was $12,081. The county assessed it at $343,600.

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