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$474,867$501 / 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
Last sold for $470,000 on Apr 1, 2026

438 FOREST ST

KEARNY, NJ 07032
0
Baths
948 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$475K
$453K low$497K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$470,000 · Apr 1, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,975 (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.$64,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$64,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Ranch
CountyHUDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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(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.

M
Lincoln Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Kearny High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Schuyler Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi

District: Kearny Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07032These 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.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.96%
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.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,338
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,385 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,673
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,840
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

438 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 83% of homes in Kearny 07032
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Kearny 07032
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Kearny 07032
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Kearny 07032
  • Older than 86% of homes in Kearny 07032

What homes are worth in Kearny 07032

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

This home
$319K$965K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Kearny 07032.

How it measures up in Kearny 07032

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kearny 07032.

Estimated value$474,867
CheaperTypical $602,277Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$501
CheaperTypical $331Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area948 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,844 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 438 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKearny 07032Hudson County
Estimated valuepricier than$474,86717% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50197% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than948 ft²4% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²27% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than190014% of homes17% of homes

About 438 Forest St

How much is 438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ is $474,867 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $453,123 to $496,611. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sell?

438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sold on Apr 1, 2026 for $470,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ has 948 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ built?

438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ is assigned to Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated C-; Kearny High School (high), rated D; Schuyler Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Kearny Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ compare to other homes in Kearny 07032?

Among the 7,321 homes in Kearny 07032, it is worth more than 17% of them ($474,867 against a typical $602,277), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($501 against a typical $331), it is bigger than 4% of them (948 ft² against a typical 1,844 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 14% of them (1900 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Hudson County, it is worth more than 23% 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 438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was $6,975. The county assessed it at $64,300.

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