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$733,253$375 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $400,000 on Oct 24, 2012

279 FOREST AVE

WESTWOOD, NJ 07675
0
Baths
1,954 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$733K
$699K low$767K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Oct 24, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,805 (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.$604,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$319,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$284,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$546,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$604,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.28
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Westwood Regional Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 0.5 mi
E
Brookside Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Westwood Junior/Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades PK–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Westwood Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07675These 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.44
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.117

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.3.4%
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.27,744
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,580 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$163,434
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$182,897
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

279 Forest Ave 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 73% of homes in Westwood 07675
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Westwood 07675
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Bergen County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in Westwood 07675

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

This home
$376K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Westwood 07675.

How it measures up in Westwood 07675

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westwood 07675.

Estimated value$733,253
CheaperTypical $872,531Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$375
CheaperTypical $427Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,954 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,090 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 279 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestwood 07675Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$733,25327% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37523% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,954 ft²44% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac51% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than198475% of homes80% of homes

About 279 Forest Ave

How much is 279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ is $733,253 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $699,340 to $767,166. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ last sell?

279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ last sold on Oct 24, 2012 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ?

279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ has 1,954 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ built?

279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ?

279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ is assigned to Westwood Regional Middle School (middle), rated A-; Brookside Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Westwood Junior/Senior High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Westwood Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ compare to other homes in Westwood 07675?

Among the 8,804 homes in Westwood 07675, it is worth more than 27% of them ($733,253 against a typical $872,531), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($375 against a typical $427), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,954 ft² against a typical 2,090 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1984 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 43% 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 279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Forest Ave, Westwood, NJ was $11,805. The county assessed it at $604,200.

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