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$1,231,945$287 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $469,990 on Sep 23, 1997

256 FORESTER WAY

PARK RIDGE, NJ 07656
0
Baths
4,287 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.
1,917 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$469,990 · Sep 23, 1997
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$986,945
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$789,556
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.19%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$245,000
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Jan 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23,164 (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.$695,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$295,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$400,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$695,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$695,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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.

E
West Ridge Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Park Ridge High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Park Ridge Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07656These 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.59
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 100.118

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.97%
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.2.5%
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.9,020
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,472 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$161,565
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$172,221
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

256 Forester Way 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 89% of homes in Park Ridge 07656
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Park Ridge 07656
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Park Ridge 07656
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Bergen County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Park Ridge 07656

What homes are worth in Park Ridge 07656

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

This home
$310K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Park Ridge 07656.

How it measures up in Park Ridge 07656

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Park Ridge 07656.

Estimated value$1,231,945
CheaperTypical $838,030Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$287
CheaperTypical $414Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area4,287 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,028 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size1,917 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 256 Forester Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePark Ridge 07656Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,231,94589% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2874% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than4,287 ft²98% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,917 ft²14% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than199790% of homes89% of homes

About 256 Forester Way

How much is 256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ is $1,231,945 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,155,086 to $1,308,804. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ last sell?

256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ last sold on Sep 23, 1997 for $469,990, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ?

256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ has 4,287 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ built?

256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ?

256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ is assigned to West Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Park Ridge High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Park Ridge Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ compare to other homes in Park Ridge 07656?

Among the 2,947 homes in Park Ridge 07656, it is worth more than 89% of them ($1,231,945 against a typical $838,030), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($287 against a typical $414), it is bigger than 98% of them (4,287 ft² against a typical 2,028 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (1,917 ft² against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (1997 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Bergen 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 256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Forester Way, Park Ridge, NJ was $23,164. The county assessed it at $695,000.

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