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$757,357$569 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $730,000 on Sep 19, 2025

138 ROLAND AVE

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
0
Baths
1,332 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1827
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

$757K
$629K low$886K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$730,000 · Sep 19, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$154,357
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$123,486
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.79%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$603,000
COMMUNITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION · 6.3% 1 · recorded Jun 5, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,101 (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.$661,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$314,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$347,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$661,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$661,800

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.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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.

H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Clinton Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
South Orange Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

How this home compares

138 Roland 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 less than 85% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Among the oldest homes in South Orange 07079

What homes are worth in South Orange 07079

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

This home
$397K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in South Orange 07079.

How it measures up in South Orange 07079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Orange 07079.

Estimated value$757,357
CheaperTypical $1,087,305Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$569
CheaperTypical $437Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,406 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1827
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 138 Roland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Orange 07079Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$757,35715% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56991% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,332 ft²7% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac22% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than1827almost no homesalmost no homes

About 138 Roland Ave

How much is 138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ is $757,357 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $629,070 to $885,644. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ last sell?

138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ last sold on Sep 19, 2025 for $730,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ?

138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ has 1,332 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ built?

138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ was built in 1827, making it 199 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ?

138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ is assigned to Columbia High School (high), rated B-; Clinton Elementary School (elementary), rated A; South Orange Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in South Orange-Maplewood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ compare to other homes in South Orange 07079?

Among the 4,270 homes in South Orange 07079, it is worth more than 15% of them ($757,357 against a typical $1,087,305), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($569 against a typical $437), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,332 ft² against a typical 2,406 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1827 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 58% 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 138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Roland Ave, South Orange, NJ was $17,101. The county assessed it at $661,800.

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