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6242 FOREST AVE

RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
0
Baths
6,335 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$31,992 (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.$335,610 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,550
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$273,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$297,270
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$828,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
CountyQUEENS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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
P.S. 71 Forest SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi
H
Grover Cleveland High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
I.S. 93 RidgewoodD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 24

Neighborhood · ZIP 11385These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.96,163
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24,936 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,372
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,790
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.55%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

6242 Forest Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Ridgewood 11385
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Ridgewood
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Ridgewood

How it measures up in Ridgewood 11385

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgewood 11385.

Living area6,335 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,208 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 2,309 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 6242 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgewoodRidgewood 11385Queens County
Living areabigger than6,335 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac98% of homes98% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than193187% of homes85% of homes40% of homes

About 6242 Forest Ave

When did 6242 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY last sell?

6242 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6242 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY?

6242 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY has 6,335 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 6242 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY built?

6242 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6242 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY?

6242 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY is assigned to P.S. 71 Forest School (elementary), rated C-; Grover Cleveland High School (high), rated D; I.S. 93 Ridgewood (middle), rated D+. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 24. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6242 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY compare to other homes in Ridgewood 11385?

Among the 13,111 homes in Ridgewood 11385, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,335 ft² against a typical 2,208 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 2,309 ft²) and it is newer than 85% of them (1931 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6242 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6242 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY was $31,992. The county assessed it at $335,610.

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