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Last sold for $48,500 on Dec 23, 2015

161 PIERSON ST

ORANGE, NJ 07050
0
Baths
1,800 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1896
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,500 · Dec 23, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,361 (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.$281,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$191,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$281,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$281,900

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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(7)

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(3)

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

E
Oakwood Avenue Community SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–7 · 0.2 mi
H
Orange High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Orange City Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07050These 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.111
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 100.111

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.35,011
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,790 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,310
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,772
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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%

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How this home compares

161 Pierson 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Orange 07050

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orange 07050.

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1896
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 161 Pierson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrange 07050Essex County
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²39% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²18% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than189634% of homes5% of homes

About 161 Pierson St

When did 161 Pierson St, Orange, NJ last sell?

161 Pierson St, Orange, NJ last sold on Dec 23, 2015 for $48,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 161 Pierson St, Orange, NJ?

161 Pierson St, Orange, NJ has 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 161 Pierson St, Orange, NJ built?

161 Pierson St, Orange, NJ was built in 1896, making it 130 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 161 Pierson St, Orange, NJ?

161 Pierson St, Orange, NJ is assigned to Oakwood Avenue Community School (elementary), rated C; Orange High School (high), rated D. All sit in Orange City Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Pierson St, Orange, NJ compare to other homes in Orange 07050?

Among the 4,117 homes in Orange 07050, it is bigger than 39% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1896 against a typical 1909). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 161 Pierson St, Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Pierson St, Orange, NJ was $11,361. The county assessed it at $281,900.

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