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$986,334$506 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $186,000 on May 1, 1997

5 FOREST RD

MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040
0
Baths
1,950 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$986K
$911K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$186,000 · May 1, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,848 (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.$785,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$432,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$352,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$785,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$785,000

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.0.15
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Maplewood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: South Orange-Maplewood School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07040These 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.38
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,720
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,897 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$164,365
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$201,759
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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 Rd 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 77% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Maplewood 07040

What homes are worth in Maplewood 07040

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

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$315K$2M

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Maplewood 07040.

How it measures up in Maplewood 07040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Maplewood 07040.

Estimated value$986,334
CheaperTypical $976,321Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$506
CheaperTypical $500Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,950 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,942 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 5 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaplewood 07040Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$986,33450% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50653% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,950 ft²50% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac51% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than196091% of homes75% of homes

About 5 Forest Rd

How much is 5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ is $986,334 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $911,194 to $1,061,474. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ last sell?

5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ last sold on May 1, 1997 for $186,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ?

5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ has 1,950 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ built?

5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ?

5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ is assigned to Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School (elementary), rated B-; Columbia High School (high), rated B-; Maplewood Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in South Orange-Maplewood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ compare to other homes in Maplewood 07040?

Among the 6,900 homes in Maplewood 07040, it is worth more than 50% of them ($986,334 against a typical $976,321), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($506 against a typical $500), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,950 ft² against a typical 1,942 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1960 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 77% 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 Rd, Maplewood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Forest Rd, Maplewood, NJ was $18,848. The county assessed it at $785,000.

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