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$510,641$354 / 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 96How 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 $275,000 on Apr 22, 2005

253 FOREST ST

KEARNY, NJ 07032
0
Baths
1,443 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.
3,498 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$511K
$490K low$531K 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 · Apr 22, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,407 (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.$77,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$53,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyHUDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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(4)

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.

H
Kearny High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Franklin Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi

District: Kearny Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07032These 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.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,338
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,385 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,673
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,840
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

253 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 74% of homes in Kearny 07032
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Hudson County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Kearny 07032
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Hudson County

What homes are worth in Kearny 07032

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

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$319K$967K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Kearny 07032.

How it measures up in Kearny 07032

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kearny 07032.

Estimated value$510,641
CheaperTypical $601,128Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$354
CheaperTypical $332Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,443 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size3,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 253 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKearny 07032Hudson County
Estimated valuepricier than$510,64126% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35462% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,443 ft²28% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,498 ft²48% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than192563% of homes48% of homes

About 253 Forest St

How much is 253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ is $510,641 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $490,382 to $530,900. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sell?

253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sold on Apr 22, 2005 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ has 1,443 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ built?

253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ is assigned to Kearny High School (high), rated D; Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Kearny Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ compare to other homes in Kearny 07032?

Among the 7,321 homes in Kearny 07032, it is worth more than 26% of them ($510,641 against a typical $601,128), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($354 against a typical $332), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,443 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (3,498 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 63% of them (1925 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Hudson County, it is worth more than 28% 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 253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was $8,407. The county assessed it at $77,500.

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