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$839,612$528 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $165,500 on Dec 9, 1991

97 FOREST AVE

WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
0
Baths
1,590 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$840K
$781K low$899K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,500 · Dec 9, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,026 (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.$443,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$250,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$401,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$443,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.33
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
Lincoln Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Grover Cleveland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
James Caldwell High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Caldwell-West Caldwell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07006These 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.43
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,900 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,893
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

97 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 66% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Caldwell 07006

What homes are worth in Caldwell 07006

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

This home
$356K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Caldwell 07006.

How it measures up in Caldwell 07006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caldwell 07006.

Estimated value$839,612
CheaperTypical $876,633Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$528
CheaperTypical $425Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,590 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,098 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 97 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaldwell 07006Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$839,61244% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52890% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,590 ft²25% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac54% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than194932% of homes59% of homes

About 97 Forest Ave

How much is 97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ is $839,612 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $780,591 to $898,633. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sell?

97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sold on Dec 9, 1991 for $165,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ has 1,590 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ built?

97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was built in 1949, making it 77 years old.

What schools serve 97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Grover Cleveland Middle School (middle), rated B+; James Caldwell High School (high), rated B. All sit in Caldwell-West Caldwell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ compare to other homes in Caldwell 07006?

Among the 7,868 homes in Caldwell 07006, it is worth more than 44% of them ($839,612 against a typical $876,633), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($528 against a typical $425), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,590 ft² against a typical 2,098 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1949 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Essex 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 97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was $11,026. The county assessed it at $443,100.

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