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$951,807$301 / 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 91How 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 $850,000 on Sep 15, 2023

279 FOREST ST

KEARNY, NJ 07032
0
Baths
3,167 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.
3,472 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$952K
$862K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$850,000 · Sep 15, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,463 (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.$170,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$145,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$170,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,200

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.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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 · 0.4 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

279 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 more than 97% of homes in Kearny 07032
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Hudson County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Hudson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Hudson County
  • Among the newest 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
$340K$985K

This home is worth more than 97% 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$951,807
CheaperTypical $605,288Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$301
CheaperTypical $333Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area3,167 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,850 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size3,472 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 279 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKearny 07032Hudson County
Estimated valuepricier than$951,80797% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30133% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than3,167 ft²89% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,472 ft²45% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homesalmost all homes

About 279 Forest St

How much is 279 Forest St, Kearny, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Forest St, Kearny, NJ is $951,807 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $862,299 to $1,041,315. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sell?

279 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sold on Sep 15, 2023 for $850,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

279 Forest St, Kearny, NJ has 3,167 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 279 Forest St, Kearny, NJ built?

279 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

279 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 279 Forest St, Kearny, NJ compare to other homes in Kearny 07032?

Among the 7,321 homes in Kearny 07032, it is worth more than 97% of them ($951,807 against a typical $605,288), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($301 against a typical $333), it is bigger than 89% of them (3,167 ft² against a typical 1,850 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (3,472 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Hudson County, it is worth more than 81% 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 St, Kearny, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was $18,463. The county assessed it at $170,200.

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