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$492,737$137 / 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 91How 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 $155,000 on Aug 6, 2010

159 PARK ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
0
Baths
3,607 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.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$493K
$450K low$535K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Aug 6, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,977 (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.$400,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$324,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$400,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$400,400

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.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
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
CountyESSEX
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.

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

E
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of ExcellenceF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
John L. Costley Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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 Park 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 82% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in East Orange 07017
  • Bigger than 93% 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.

This home
$132K$837K

This home is worth more than 40% 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$492,737
CheaperTypical $530,891Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$137
CheaperTypical $247Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area3,607 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 159 Park St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07017Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$492,73740% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1372% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than3,607 ft²93% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than192556% of homes36% of homes

About 159 Park St

How much is 159 Park St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Park St, East Orange, NJ is $492,737 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $450,111 to $535,362. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Park St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

159 Park St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Aug 6, 2010 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 159 Park St, East Orange, NJ built?

159 Park St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old.

What schools serve 159 Park St, East Orange, NJ?

159 Park St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence (elementary), rated F; John L. Costley Middle School (middle), rated F; East Orange Campus High School (high), rated F. All sit in East Orange City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Park 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 40% of them ($492,737 against a typical $530,891), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($137 against a typical $247), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,607 ft² against a typical 2,133 ft²) and it is newer than 56% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 18% 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 Park St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Park St, East Orange, NJ was $12,977. The county assessed it at $400,400.

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