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$435,745$241 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $105,100 on Apr 26, 1988

242 WASHINGTON ST

ORANGE, NJ 07050
0
Baths
1,810 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$436K
$401K low$470K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,100 · Apr 26, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,937 (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.$271,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$111,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$160,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$271,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$271,400

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.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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(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
Park Avenue Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Orange High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

242 Washington 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 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Orange 07050
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Orange 07050

What homes are worth in Orange 07050

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

This home
$160K$934K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Orange 07050.

How it measures up in Orange 07050

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

Estimated value$435,745
CheaperTypical $509,279Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,810 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 242 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrange 07050Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$435,74532% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24138% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,810 ft²40% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac68% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than192774% of homes41% of homes

About 242 Washington St

How much is 242 Washington St, Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Washington St, Orange, NJ is $435,745 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $401,376 to $470,114. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Washington St, Orange, NJ last sell?

242 Washington St, Orange, NJ last sold on Apr 26, 1988 for $105,100, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Washington St, Orange, NJ?

242 Washington St, Orange, NJ has 1,810 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 242 Washington St, Orange, NJ built?

242 Washington St, Orange, NJ was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Washington St, Orange, NJ?

242 Washington St, Orange, NJ is assigned to Park Avenue Elementary 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 242 Washington St, Orange, NJ compare to other homes in Orange 07050?

Among the 4,117 homes in Orange 07050, it is worth more than 32% of them ($435,745 against a typical $509,279), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($241 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,810 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1927 against a typical 1909). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 12% 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 242 Washington St, Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Washington St, Orange, NJ was $10,937. The county assessed it at $271,400.

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