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$843,877$350 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $380,000 on Feb 28, 2004

494 FOREST ST

KEARNY, NJ 07032
0
Baths
2,414 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.
3,001 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$844K
$763K low$925K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$380,000 · Feb 28, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,502 (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.$142,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$142,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyHUDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 · 0.3 mi
E
Schuyler Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Kearny High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

494 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 more than 93% of homes in Kearny 07032
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Hudson County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Hudson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Kearny 07032
  • Newer than 88% 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.

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$321K$988K

This home is worth more than 93% 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$843,877
CheaperTypical $604,293Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$350
CheaperTypical $331Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area2,414 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size3,001 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 494 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKearny 07032Hudson County
Estimated valuepricier than$843,87793% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35061% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than2,414 ft²75% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,001 ft²34% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than197288% of homes66% of homes

About 494 Forest St

How much is 494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ is $843,877 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $762,967 to $924,787. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sell?

494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sold on Feb 28, 2004 for $380,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ has 2,414 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ built?

494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

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

How does 494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ compare to other homes in Kearny 07032?

Among the 7,321 homes in Kearny 07032, it is worth more than 93% of them ($843,877 against a typical $604,293), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($350 against a typical $331), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,414 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (3,001 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 88% of them (1972 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Hudson County, it is worth more than 74% 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 494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was $15,502. The county assessed it at $142,900.

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