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$761,833$318 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $625,000 on Oct 4, 2022

498 FOREST ST

KEARNY, NJ 07032
0
Baths
2,398 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.
42
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$762K
$723K low$801K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$625,000 · Oct 4, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,428 (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.$133,000 (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.$109,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$133,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$133,000

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(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 · 0.3 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

498 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 83% of homes in Kearny 07032
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Hudson County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Hudson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Kearny 07032
  • Newer than 89% 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
$340K$985K

This home is worth more than 83% 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$761,833
CheaperTypical $605,288Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $333Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area2,398 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,850 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size3,001 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 498 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKearny 07032Hudson County
Estimated valuepricier than$761,83383% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31842% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than2,398 ft²74% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,001 ft²33% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than197289% of homes66% of homes

About 498 Forest St

How much is 498 Forest St, Kearny, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 498 Forest St, Kearny, NJ is $761,833 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $723,020 to $800,646. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 498 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sell?

498 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sold on Oct 4, 2022 for $625,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 498 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

498 Forest St, Kearny, NJ has 2,398 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 498 Forest St, Kearny, NJ built?

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

What schools serve 498 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

498 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 498 Forest St, Kearny, NJ compare to other homes in Kearny 07032?

Among the 7,321 homes in Kearny 07032, it is worth more than 83% of them ($761,833 against a typical $605,288), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($318 against a typical $333), it is bigger than 74% of them (2,398 ft² against a typical 1,850 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (3,001 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 89% of them (1972 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Hudson County, it is worth more than 64% 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 498 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 498 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was $14,428. The county assessed it at $133,000.

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