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$687,281$171 / 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 92How 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 $115,000 on Oct 28, 1997

17 CHESTNUT ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
0
Baths
4,022 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$687K
$629K low$745K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Oct 28, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,706 (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.$484,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$419,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$484,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$484,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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.Colonial
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Ecole Toussaint LouvertureC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Patrick F. Healy Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: East Orange City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07018These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.31,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19,420 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,450
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,120
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

17 Chestnut 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 67% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Newer than 80% of homes in East Orange 07018

What homes are worth in East Orange 07018

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

This home
$207K$941K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in East Orange 07018.

How it measures up in East Orange 07018

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Orange 07018.

Estimated value$687,281
CheaperTypical $625,900Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area4,022 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,180 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 17 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07018Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$687,28167% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1715% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than4,022 ft²93% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac88% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than193080% of homes48% of homes

About 17 Chestnut St

How much is 17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ is $687,281 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $629,374 to $745,188. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Oct 28, 1997 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ?

17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ has 4,022 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ built?

17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ?

17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to Ecole Toussaint Louverture (elementary), rated C; Patrick F. Healy Middle School (middle), rated D-; 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 17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ compare to other homes in East Orange 07018?

Among the 3,551 homes in East Orange 07018, it is worth more than 67% of them ($687,281 against a typical $625,900), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($171 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 93% of them (4,022 ft² against a typical 2,180 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 4,312 ft²) and it is newer than 80% of them (1930 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 49% 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 17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ was $15,706. The county assessed it at $484,600.

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