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$516,800$300 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $172,000 on Aug 31, 2000

28 FOREST GARDEN DR

MATAWAN, NJ 07747
0
Baths
1,720 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.
1,170 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$517K
$491K low$542K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$172,000 · Aug 31, 2000
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.$402,172
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$321,738
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.21%
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.$114,628
WELLS FARGO BK · recorded Aug 18, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,565 (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.$135,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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
Old Bridge High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Old Bridge Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07747These 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.71
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 100.100

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,707
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,517 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,144
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,510
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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%

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

28 Forest Garden Dr 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 71% of homes in Matawan 07747
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Matawan 07747
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Matawan 07747

What homes are worth in Matawan 07747

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

This home
$252K$1M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Matawan 07747.

How it measures up in Matawan 07747

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Matawan 07747.

Estimated value$516,800
CheaperTypical $654,005Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$300
CheaperTypical $354Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,795 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size1,170 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 28 Forest Garden Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMatawan 07747Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$516,80029% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30015% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,720 ft²45% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,170 ft²19% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than199486% of homes81% of homes

About 28 Forest Garden Dr

How much is 28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ is $516,800 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $491,302 to $542,298. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ last sell?

28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ last sold on Aug 31, 2000 for $172,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ?

28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ has 1,720 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ built?

28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ?

28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ is assigned to Old Bridge High School (high), rated C. All sit in Old Bridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ compare to other homes in Matawan 07747?

Among the 10,403 homes in Matawan 07747, it is worth more than 29% of them ($516,800 against a typical $654,005), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($300 against a typical $354), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,720 ft² against a typical 1,795 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (1,170 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1994 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 34% 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 28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Forest Garden Dr, Matawan, NJ was $8,565. The county assessed it at $135,400.

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