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$620,736$283 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

272 FOREST ST

KEARNY, NJ 07032
0
Baths
2,192 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.
2,801 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

$621K
$593K low$649K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,883 (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.$91,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$91,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,100

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.Ranch
CountyHUDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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

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
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Franklin Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 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

272 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Hudson County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Hudson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Kearny 07032

What homes are worth in Kearny 07032

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

This home
$327K$989K

This home is worth more than 54% 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$620,736
CheaperTypical $604,495Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$283
CheaperTypical $333Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area2,192 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,844 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size2,801 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 272 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKearny 07032Hudson County
Estimated valuepricier than$620,73654% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28325% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than2,192 ft²67% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,801 ft²31% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than192563% of homes49% of homes

About 272 Forest St

How much is 272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ is $620,736 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $592,834 to $648,638. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sell?

272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ has 2,192 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ built?

272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

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

How does 272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ compare to other homes in Kearny 07032?

Among the 7,321 homes in Kearny 07032, it is worth more than 54% of them ($620,736 against a typical $604,495), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($283 against a typical $333), it is bigger than 67% of them (2,192 ft² against a typical 1,844 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (2,801 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 63% of them (1925 against a typical 1922). Measured against all of Hudson County, it is worth more than 44% 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 272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 272 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was $9,883. The county assessed it at $91,100.

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