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Last sold for $385,000 on Oct 1, 2021

242 SANFORD ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
0
Baths
1,902 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.
1,951 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
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.$385,000 · Oct 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,671 (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.$360,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$284,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$360,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$360,100

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.0.04
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(5)

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
Benjamin Banneker AcademyD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

242 Sanford 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 98% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Newer than 95% 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.

Living area1,902 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,178 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size1,951 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 242 Sanford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07018Essex County
Living areabigger than1,902 ft²39% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,951 ft²2% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than199595% of homes90% of homes

About 242 Sanford St

When did 242 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

242 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Oct 1, 2021 for $385,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ?

242 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ has 1,902 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 242 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ built?

242 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ?

242 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to Benjamin Banneker Academy (elementary), 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 242 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ compare to other homes in East Orange 07018?

Among the 3,551 homes in East Orange 07018, it is bigger than 39% of them (1,902 ft² against a typical 2,178 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (1,951 ft² against a typical 4,312 ft²) and it is newer than 95% of them (1995 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ was $11,671. The county assessed it at $360,100.

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