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$759,342$270 / 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 96How 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 $200,000 on Mar 26, 1998

78 FOREST ST

KEARNY, NJ 07032
0
Baths
2,808 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$759K
$732K low$787K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200,000 · Mar 26, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,102 (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.$130,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
69
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
83
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.12
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.

E
Franklin Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.1 mi
H
Kearny High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 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

78 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 90% of homes in Hudson County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Hudson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Hudson County

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
$324K$971K

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$759,342
CheaperTypical $603,684Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$270
CheaperTypical $331Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area2,808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,841 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1921Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 78 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKearny 07032Hudson County
Estimated valuepricier than$759,34283% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27022% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than2,808 ft²84% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac66% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than192050% of homes43% of homes

About 78 Forest St

How much is 78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ is $759,342 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $731,627 to $787,057. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sell?

78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ last sold on Mar 26, 1998 for $200,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ has 2,808 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ built?

78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ is assigned to Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Kearny High School (high), rated D; Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Kearny Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 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 ($759,342 against a typical $603,684), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($270 against a typical $331), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,808 ft² against a typical 1,841 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1920 against a typical 1921). 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 78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Forest St, Kearny, NJ was $14,102. The county assessed it at $130,000.

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