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$1,026,963$476 / 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 90How 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 $900,000 on Jul 11, 2024

20 FOREST DR

LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,156 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1M
$928K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$900,000 · Jul 11, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,640 (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.$240,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$240,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$411,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$240,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bi-Level
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(5)

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
Clifton Ave Grade SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 3–6 · 1.7 mi
H
Lakewood High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Lakewood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 mi

District: Lakewood Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08701These 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.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.140,779
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,632 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,917
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,258
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

20 Forest Dr 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 84% of homes in Ocean County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Lakewood 08701
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Ocean County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Lakewood 08701
  • Older than 79% of homes in Lakewood 08701

What homes are worth in Lakewood 08701

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

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$134K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Lakewood 08701.

How it measures up in Lakewood 08701

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lakewood 08701.

Estimated value$1,026,963
CheaperTypical $696,186Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$476
CheaperTypical $329Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area2,156 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 20 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLakewood 08701Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,026,96376% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47685% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than2,156 ft²56% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac88% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than197021% of homes30% of homes

About 20 Forest Dr

How much is 20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ is $1,026,963 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $927,809 to $1,126,117. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ last sell?

20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ last sold on Jul 11, 2024 for $900,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ?

20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,156 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ built?

20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ?

20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ is assigned to Clifton Ave Grade School (elementary), rated C; Lakewood High School (high), rated D; Lakewood Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Lakewood Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ compare to other homes in Lakewood 08701?

Among the 24,227 homes in Lakewood 08701, it is worth more than 76% of them ($1,026,963 against a typical $696,186), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($476 against a typical $329), it is bigger than 56% of them (2,156 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1970 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 84% 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 20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Forest Dr, Lakewood, NJ was $10,640. The county assessed it at $240,500.

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