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$577,553$144 / 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 90How 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 $130,000 on Mar 29, 2012

159 N WALNUT ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
0
Baths
4,003 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$578K
$520K low$635K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Mar 29, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,330 (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.$473,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$386,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$473,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$473,000

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.0.26
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(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(10)

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

M
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi

District: East Orange City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07017These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,809
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,289 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,583
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,542
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

159 N Walnut 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 70% of homes in East Orange 07017
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in East Orange 07017
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in East Orange 07017
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in East Orange 07017

What homes are worth in East Orange 07017

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

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This home is worth more than 70% of homes in East Orange 07017.

How it measures up in East Orange 07017

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Orange 07017.

Estimated value$577,553
CheaperTypical $502,885Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $239Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area4,003 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,131 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 159 N Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07017Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$577,55370% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1444% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than4,003 ft²94% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac91% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than192556% of homes36% of homes

About 159 N Walnut St

How much is 159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ is $577,553 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $519,855 to $635,251. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Mar 29, 2012 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ?

159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ has 4,003 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ built?

159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ?

159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School (middle), rated C-; Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in East Orange City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ compare to other homes in East Orange 07017?

Among the 5,503 homes in East Orange 07017, it is worth more than 70% of them ($577,553 against a typical $502,885), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($144 against a typical $239), it is bigger than 94% of them (4,003 ft² against a typical 2,131 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 31% 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 159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ was $15,330. The county assessed it at $473,000.

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