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$872,746$519 / 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 95How 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 $620,000 on Feb 12, 2020

228 FOREST RD

FORT LEE, NJ 07024
0
Baths
1,680 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
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

$873K
$832K low$913K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$620,000 · Feb 12, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,695 (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.$470,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$308,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$162,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$470,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$470,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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
Fort Lee School No. 4A
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Lewis F. Cole Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Fort Lee High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Fort Lee Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 07024These 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.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.123
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,469
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,440 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,108
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,262
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

228 Forest Rd 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 80% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Fort Lee 07024
  • Older than 87% of homes in Fort Lee 07024

What homes are worth in Fort Lee 07024

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

This home
$273K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Fort Lee 07024.

How it measures up in Fort Lee 07024

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort Lee 07024.

Estimated value$872,746
CheaperTypical $769,000Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$519
CheaperTypical $449Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,638 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.63 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 228 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Lee 07024Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$872,74659% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51976% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²53% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac8% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than195213% of homes46% of homes

About 228 Forest Rd

How much is 228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ is $872,746 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $832,166 to $913,326. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ last sell?

228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ last sold on Feb 12, 2020 for $620,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ?

228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ has 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ built?

228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ?

228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ is assigned to Fort Lee School No. 4 (elementary), rated A; Lewis F. Cole Middle School (middle), rated A-; Fort Lee High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Fort Lee Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ compare to other homes in Fort Lee 07024?

Among the 8,529 homes in Fort Lee 07024, it is worth more than 59% of them ($872,746 against a typical $769,000), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($519 against a typical $449), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,638 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.63 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1952 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 61% 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 228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Forest Rd, Fort Lee, NJ was $12,695. The county assessed it at $470,200.

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