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$1,217,599$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 95How 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

40 FOREST RD

FANWOOD, NJ 07023
0
Baths
4,046 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1882
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,862 (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.$636,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$304,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$332,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$636,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$636,600

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
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
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

Transaction History(4)

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
Howard B. Brunner Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
M
Park Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07023These 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.43
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 100.106

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.2%
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.8,063
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,016 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$170,263
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$197,162
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

40 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 more than 97% of homes in Fanwood 07023
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Fanwood 07023
  • Among the largest homes in Fanwood 07023
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Fanwood 07023
  • Among the oldest homes in Fanwood 07023

What homes are worth in Fanwood 07023

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

This home
$496K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Fanwood 07023.

How it measures up in Fanwood 07023

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fanwood 07023.

Estimated value$1,217,599
CheaperTypical $773,109Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$301
CheaperTypical $443Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area4,046 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,713 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1882
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 40 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFanwood 07023Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,217,59997% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3012% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than4,046 ft²almost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac94% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than1882almost no homesalmost no homes

About 40 Forest Rd

How much is 40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ is $1,217,599 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,162,557 to $1,272,641. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ last sell?

40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ?

40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ has 4,046 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ built?

40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ was built in 1882, making it 144 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ?

40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ is assigned to Howard B. Brunner Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Park Middle School (middle), rated B; Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (high), rated B. All sit in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ compare to other homes in Fanwood 07023?

Among the 2,519 homes in Fanwood 07023, it is worth more than 97% of them ($1,217,599 against a typical $773,109), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($301 against a typical $443), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,046 ft² against a typical 1,713 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1882 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 90% 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 40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Forest Rd, Fanwood, NJ was $19,862. The county assessed it at $636,600.

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