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$792,733$376 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $495,000 on Sep 28, 2021

78 FOREST AVE

HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506
0
Baths
2,108 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
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

$793K
$751K low$834K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$495,000 · Sep 28, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,406 (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.$426,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$166,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$259,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$426,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$426,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPASSAIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.

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

M
Lincoln Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Hawthorne High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi

District: Hawthorne Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07506These 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.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.116

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,591
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,832 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,010
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,589
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

78 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.

  • Worth more than 86% of homes in Passaic County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Hawthorne 07506
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Hawthorne 07506
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Hawthorne 07506
  • Older than 97% of homes in Hawthorne 07506

What homes are worth in Hawthorne 07506

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

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$354K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Hawthorne 07506.

How it measures up in Hawthorne 07506

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hawthorne 07506.

Estimated value$792,733
CheaperTypical $676,989Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$376
CheaperTypical $404Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area2,108 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 78 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHawthorne 07506Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$792,73378% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37635% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than2,108 ft²75% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac69% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than18983% of homes5% of homes

About 78 Forest Ave

How much is 78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ is $792,733 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $751,342 to $834,124. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ last sell?

78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ last sold on Sep 28, 2021 for $495,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ?

78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ has 2,108 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ built?

78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ?

78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ is assigned to Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated B-; Hawthorne High School (high), rated C; Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Hawthorne Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ compare to other homes in Hawthorne 07506?

Among the 5,438 homes in Hawthorne 07506, it is worth more than 78% of them ($792,733 against a typical $676,989), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($376 against a typical $404), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,108 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1898 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 86% 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 78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Forest Ave, Hawthorne, NJ was $13,406. The county assessed it at $426,400.

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