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$922,395$519 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $179,900 on Sep 22, 1997

96 FOREST ST

CLOSTER, NJ 07624
0
Baths
1,776 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$922K
$876K low$969K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$179,900 · Sep 22, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,168 (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.$711,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$440,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$271,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$635,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$711,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
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

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

H
Northern Valley Regional High School at DemarestA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Tenakill Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Hillside Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.6 mi

District: Northern Valley Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07624These 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.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.120
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.119

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,743
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,487 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$159,315
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$193,044
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

96 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 less than 79% of homes in Closter 07624
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Bergen County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Closter 07624
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Closter 07624
  • Older than 80% of homes in Closter 07624

What homes are worth in Closter 07624

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

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$630K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Closter 07624.

How it measures up in Closter 07624

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Closter 07624.

Estimated value$922,395
CheaperTypical $1,251,574Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$519
CheaperTypical $537Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,776 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,393 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 96 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCloster 07624Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$922,39521% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51941% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,776 ft²26% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac6% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than193920% of homes26% of homes

About 96 Forest St

How much is 96 Forest St, Closter, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 96 Forest St, Closter, NJ is $922,395 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $876,179 to $968,611. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 96 Forest St, Closter, NJ last sell?

96 Forest St, Closter, NJ last sold on Sep 22, 1997 for $179,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 96 Forest St, Closter, NJ?

96 Forest St, Closter, NJ has 1,776 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 96 Forest St, Closter, NJ built?

96 Forest St, Closter, NJ was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 96 Forest St, Closter, NJ?

96 Forest St, Closter, NJ is assigned to Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest (high), rated A-; Tenakill Middle School (middle), rated A+; Hillside Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Northern Valley Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 96 Forest St, Closter, NJ compare to other homes in Closter 07624?

Among the 2,710 homes in Closter 07624, it is worth more than 21% of them ($922,395 against a typical $1,251,574), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($519 against a typical $537), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,776 ft² against a typical 2,393 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1939 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 66% 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 96 Forest St, Closter, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Forest St, Closter, NJ was $13,168. The county assessed it at $711,100.

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