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$781,902$556 / 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 93How 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 $215,000 on Dec 14, 1987

38 FOREST RD

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
0
Baths
1,406 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$782K
$726K low$837K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Dec 14, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,392 (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.$236,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$132,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$103,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$236,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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.

E
Salt Brook SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi
M
New Providence Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
H
New Providence High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: New Providence Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07974These 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.15
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,628
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,456 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$158,836
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$202,920
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

38 Forest Rd 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 81% of homes in New Providence 07974
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Union County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in New Providence 07974
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 80% of homes in New Providence 07974

What homes are worth in New Providence 07974

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

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$582K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in New Providence 07974.

How it measures up in New Providence 07974

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Providence 07974.

Estimated value$781,902
CheaperTypical $970,446Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$556
CheaperTypical $470Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,406 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,096 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 38 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Providence 07974Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$781,90219% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55685% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,406 ft²10% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac51% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than195020% of homes51% of homes

About 38 Forest Rd

How much is 38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ is $781,902 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $726,346 to $837,458. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ last sell?

38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ last sold on Dec 14, 1987 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ?

38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ has 1,406 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ built?

38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ?

38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ is assigned to Salt Brook School (elementary), rated A+; New Providence Middle School (middle), rated A+; New Providence High School (high), rated A-. All sit in New Providence Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ compare to other homes in New Providence 07974?

Among the 3,846 homes in New Providence 07974, it is worth more than 19% of them ($781,902 against a typical $970,446), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($556 against a typical $470), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,406 ft² against a typical 2,096 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1950 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 67% 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 38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Forest Rd, New Providence, NJ was $12,392. The county assessed it at $236,400.

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