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$587,493$500 / 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 $275,000 on May 23, 2018

196 FOREST ST

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
0
Baths
1,176 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$587K
$551K low$624K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · May 23, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,504 (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.$270,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$188,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$270,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$270,300

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.0.18
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

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.

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

196 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.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Montclair 07042
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Montclair 07042

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

This home
$354K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Montclair 07042.

How it measures up in Montclair 07042

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

Estimated value$587,493
CheaperTypical $1,037,118Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$500
CheaperTypical $479Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 196 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07042Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$587,49315% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50057% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²12% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac38% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than189718% of homes6% of homes

About 196 Forest St

How much is 196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ is $587,493 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $551,183 to $623,803. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ last sell?

196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ last sold on May 23, 2018 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ?

196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ has 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ built?

196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ?

196 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 196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07042?

Among the 6,114 homes in Montclair 07042, it is worth more than 15% of them ($587,493 against a typical $1,037,118), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($500 against a typical $479), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 2,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1897 against a typical 1922). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 32% 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 196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ was $9,504. The county assessed it at $270,300.

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