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18 Prospect St

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 197324 units772–1,050 ft²
$8.4M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$384K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$373
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-21.4%vs the South Orange ZIP median sale $/ft² ($475)

Sales Performance

$450K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
+26.8%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
4.2%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+5.1%per yeartypical hold 4.0 yrsfrom 13 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20042006200920122015202220242026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20042006200920122015202220242026

31 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$271K$331K$392K$452K772 ft²828 ft²883 ft²939 ft²994 ft²1,050 ft²
Studio
Studio
24 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
Studio · 0 ba · 1,040 ft²
9 units
Studio · 0 ba · 772 ft²
5 units
Studio · 0 ba · 1,050 ft²
5 units
Studio · 0 ba · 930 ft²
4 units
One-off layouts
1 unit

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$271K–$278K
6 units
$364K–$384K
6 units
$385K–$406K
6 units
$408K–$413K
4 units
$452K–$452K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.8%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.21%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.8.0 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.46%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.19%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$408,424
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$8,342
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit C4DJun 26, 2026$450,000Unit C4AFeb 20, 2025$355,000Unit C1EJun 25, 2024$225,000Unit C3COct 24, 2023$300,018Unit C5EOct 20, 2023$270,000Unit C5BAug 29, 2023$225,000Unit C4AApr 4, 2023$330,000Unit C4DDec 20, 2022$260,000Unit C4BNov 29, 2022$123,000Unit C2CJun 27, 2022$292,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

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.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
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
Marshall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.5 mi
M
South Orange Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: South Orange-Maplewood School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07079These 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.45
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
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.95%
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.5.2%
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.18,760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,087 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$163,519
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$231,941
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

18 Prospect St # C1a
1,040 ft²
$402K
18 Prospect St # C1b
772 ft²
$275K
18 Prospect St # C1c
1,040 ft²
$412K
18 Prospect St # C1d
1,050 ft²
$374K
18 Prospect St # C1e
900 ft²
$271K
18 Prospect St # C2a
1,040 ft²
$406K
18 Prospect St # C2b
772 ft²
$278K
18 Prospect St # C2c
1,040 ft²
$364K
18 Prospect St # C2d
1,050 ft²
$413K
18 Prospect St # C2e
930 ft²
$375K
18 Prospect St # C3a
1,040 ft²
$406K
18 Prospect St # C3b
772 ft²
$274K
18 Prospect St # C3c
1,040 ft²
$388K
18 Prospect St # C3d
1,050 ft²
$392K
18 Prospect St # C3e
930 ft²
$384K
18 Prospect St # C4a
1,040 ft²
$385K
18 Prospect St # C4b
772 ft²
$276K
18 Prospect St # C4d
1,050 ft²
$452K
18 Prospect St # C4e
930 ft²
$375K
18 Prospect St # C5a
1,040 ft²
$408K
18 Prospect St # C5b
772 ft²
$275K
18 Prospect St # C5c
1,040 ft²
$365K
18 Prospect St # C5d
1,050 ft²
$410K
18 Prospect St # C5e
930 ft²

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

About 18 Prospect St

How many units are in 18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ?

18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ has 24 residential units across built in 1973, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 24 units at 18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ is $384,130. That works out to $373 per square foot. Units run from 772 to 1,050 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ expensive for South Orange?

Units at 18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ carry a median of $373 per square foot, 21% below the South Orange median of $475 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ?

1 units at 18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ sold in the last 12 months, out of 31 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 4.2% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $450K.

Have units at 18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ appreciated?

Across 13 repeat sales of the same unit, 18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ returned a median 5.1% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 4.0 years.

What floor plans does 18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ have?

The most common plan at 18 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ is a 0-bedroom of 1,040 square feet, repeated 9 times, with a median estimate of $401,656. TopHap identifies 4 recurring plans in the building.

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