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$869,359$414 / 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 92How 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 $245,000 on Sep 30, 1997

5 FOREST CT

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950
0
Baths
2,101 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
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

$869K
$803K low$936K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$245,000 · Sep 30, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,814 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$476,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$283,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$476,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$476,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMORRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
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.

E
Mountain Way School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.8 mi
M
Morris Plains Borough SchoolA
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Morristown High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Morris Plains Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07950These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.109

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,201
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,351 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$144,977
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$171,883
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

5 Forest Ct 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 70% of homes in Morris Plains 07950
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Morris Plains 07950
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Morris Plains 07950
  • Older than 70% of homes in Morris Plains 07950

What homes are worth in Morris Plains 07950

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

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$225K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Morris Plains 07950.

How it measures up in Morris Plains 07950

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Morris Plains 07950.

Estimated value$869,359
CheaperTypical $759,889Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$414
CheaperTypical $362Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area2,101 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,918 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 5 Forest Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorris Plains 07950Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$869,35970% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41475% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than2,101 ft²58% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac79% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than195830% of homes36% of homes

About 5 Forest Ct

How much is 5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ is $869,359 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $802,669 to $936,049. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ last sell?

5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ last sold on Sep 30, 1997 for $245,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ?

5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ has 2,101 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ built?

5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ?

5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ is assigned to Mountain Way School (elementary); Morris Plains Borough School (middle), rated A; Morristown High School (high), rated C. All sit in Morris Plains Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ compare to other homes in Morris Plains 07950?

Among the 7,313 homes in Morris Plains 07950, it is worth more than 70% of them ($869,359 against a typical $759,889), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($414 against a typical $362), it is bigger than 58% of them (2,101 ft² against a typical 1,918 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1958 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 68% 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 5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5 Forest Ct, Morris Plains, NJ was $11,814. The county assessed it at $476,000.

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