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$509,902$294 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $173,500 on Jun 18, 2002

28 FORESTER DR

BARNEGAT, NJ 08005
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,733 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$510K
$482K low$538K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$173,500 · Jun 18, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,847 (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.$222,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$135,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$222,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$222,100

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.Colonial
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.3 mi
M
Russell O. Brackman Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Barnegat High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Barnegat Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08005These 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.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.92%
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.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,099
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.333 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,678
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,067
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

28 Forester 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Barnegat 08005

What homes are worth in Barnegat 08005

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

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$249K$849K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Barnegat 08005.

How it measures up in Barnegat 08005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Barnegat 08005.

Estimated value$509,902
CheaperTypical $522,227Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$294
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,733 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,849 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 28 Forester Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarnegat 08005Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$509,90246% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29464% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,733 ft²42% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac84% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than198636% of homes59% of homes

About 28 Forester Dr

How much is 28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ is $509,902 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $481,537 to $538,267. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ last sell?

28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ last sold on Jun 18, 2002 for $173,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ?

28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,733 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ built?

28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ?

28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ is assigned to Cecil S. Collins Elementary School (elementary); Russell O. Brackman Middle School (middle), rated C-; Barnegat High School (high), rated D. All sit in Barnegat Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ compare to other homes in Barnegat 08005?

Among the 10,952 homes in Barnegat 08005, it is worth more than 46% of them ($509,902 against a typical $522,227), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($294 against a typical $278), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,733 ft² against a typical 1,849 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1986 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Ocean 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 28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Forester Dr, Barnegat, NJ was $6,847. The county assessed it at $222,100.

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