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$386,641$217 / 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

21 ESSEX ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
0
Baths
1,785 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.
2,910 ft²
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

$387K
$352K low$421K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,482 (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.$261,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$191,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$261,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$261,700

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.0.07
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(1)

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
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. AcademyC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
John L. Costley Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 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

21 Essex 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 92% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in East Orange 07017
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 72% 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
$130K$830K

This home is worth more than 20% 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$386,641
CheaperTypical $531,132Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$217
CheaperTypical $248Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,785 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size2,910 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 21 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07017Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$386,64120% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21731% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,785 ft²35% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,910 ft²17% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than193072% of homes48% of homes

About 21 Essex St

How much is 21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ is $386,641 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $352,166 to $421,116. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ?

21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ has 1,785 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ built?

21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ?

21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy (elementary), rated C+; John L. Costley 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 21 Essex 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 20% of them ($386,641 against a typical $531,132), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($217 against a typical $248), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,785 ft² against a typical 2,133 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (2,910 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1930 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 8% 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 21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Essex St, East Orange, NJ was $8,482. The county assessed it at $261,700.

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