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$914,422$401 / 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 90How 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

42 FOREST AVE

HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506
0
Baths
2,280 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
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

$914K
$823K low$1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,066 (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.$479,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$157,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$321,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$479,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$479,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPASSAIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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.

M
Lincoln Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Hawthorne High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi

District: Hawthorne Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07506These 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.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.116

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,591
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,832 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,010
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,589
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

42 Forest Ave 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 94% of homes in Passaic County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Passaic County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Hawthorne 07506
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Hawthorne 07506
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Hawthorne 07506

What homes are worth in Hawthorne 07506

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

This home
$358K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Hawthorne 07506.

How it measures up in Hawthorne 07506

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hawthorne 07506.

Estimated value$914,422
CheaperTypical $677,157Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$401
CheaperTypical $404Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area2,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,684 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 42 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHawthorne 07506Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$914,42292% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40149% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than2,280 ft²82% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac66% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than195269% of homes49% of homes

About 42 Forest Ave

How much is 42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ is $914,422 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $823,307 to $1,005,537. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ last sell?

42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ?

42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ has 2,280 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ built?

42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ?

42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ is assigned to Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated B-; Hawthorne High School (high), rated C; Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Hawthorne Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ compare to other homes in Hawthorne 07506?

Among the 5,438 homes in Hawthorne 07506, it is worth more than 92% of them ($914,422 against a typical $677,157), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($401 against a typical $404), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,280 ft² against a typical 1,684 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1952 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 94% 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 42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ was $15,066. The county assessed it at $479,200.

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