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$844,996$508 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $899,000 on Jul 8, 2024

257 ORCHARD ST

WESTFIELD, NJ 07090
Building report
0
Baths
1,664 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.
0.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$845K
$768K low$922K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$899,000 · Jul 8, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,758 (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.$513,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$230,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$283,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$513,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$513,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.70
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Roosevelt Intermediate SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Franklin Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Westfield High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Westfield Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07090These 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,941
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,742 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$183,919
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$244,350
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

257 Orchard 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 Westfield 07090
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Union County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Westfield 07090
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Westfield 07090
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Westfield 07090

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

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$621K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Westfield 07090.

How it measures up in Westfield 07090

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westfield 07090.

Estimated value$844,996
CheaperTypical $1,216,806Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$508
CheaperTypical $521Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,412 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 257 Orchard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestfield 07090Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$844,99612% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50843% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,664 ft²18% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac97% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than198382% of homes87% of homes

About 257 Orchard St

How much is 257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ is $844,996 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $767,605 to $922,387. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ last sell?

257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ last sold on Jul 8, 2024 for $899,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ?

257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ has 1,664 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ built?

257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ?

257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ is assigned to Roosevelt Intermediate School (middle), rated A; Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Westfield High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Westfield Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ compare to other homes in Westfield 07090?

Among the 9,477 homes in Westfield 07090, it is worth more than 12% of them ($844,996 against a typical $1,216,806), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($508 against a typical $521), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,664 ft² against a typical 2,412 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1983 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 73% 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 257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Orchard St, Westfield, NJ was $11,758. The county assessed it at $513,000.

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