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$670,120$273 / 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 67How 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 ST

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
0
Baths
2,451 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1892
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$670K
$450K low$890K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,755 (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.$391,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$196,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$194,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$391,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$391,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand BuildingB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Charles H. Bullock SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Montclair High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Montclair Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07042These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.95%
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.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,077
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$183,948
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 St 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 77% of homes in Montclair 07042
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Montclair 07042
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Montclair 07042

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

This home
$342K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Montclair 07042.

How it measures up in Montclair 07042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montclair 07042.

Estimated value$670,120
CheaperTypical $1,016,258Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$273
CheaperTypical $469Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,451 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1892
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 42 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07042Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$670,12023% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2732% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than2,451 ft²55% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac61% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than189213% of homes5% of homes

About 42 Forest St

How much is 42 Forest St, Montclair, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Forest St, Montclair, NJ is $670,120 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $450,362 to $889,879. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Forest St, Montclair, NJ last sell?

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

How big is 42 Forest St, Montclair, NJ?

42 Forest St, Montclair, NJ has 2,451 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 42 Forest St, Montclair, NJ built?

42 Forest St, Montclair, NJ was built in 1892, making it 134 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Forest St, Montclair, NJ?

42 Forest St, Montclair, NJ is assigned to Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building (middle), rated B+; Charles H. Bullock School (elementary), rated A-; Montclair High School (high), rated B. All sit in Montclair Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Forest St, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07042?

Among the 6,114 homes in Montclair 07042, it is worth more than 23% of them ($670,120 against a typical $1,016,258), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($273 against a typical $469), it is bigger than 55% of them (2,451 ft² against a typical 2,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1892 against a typical 1922). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 46% 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 St, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Forest St, Montclair, NJ was $13,755. The county assessed it at $391,200.

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