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$656,297$219 / 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
Last sold for $125,000 on Nov 19, 2018

261 AMHERST ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
0
Baths
3,002 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.
2,500 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

$656K
$598K low$715K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Nov 19, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,567 (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.$356,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$77,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$279,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$356,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$356,900

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.0.06
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(6)

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
Langston Hughes Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Sojourner Truth Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

261 Amherst 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 66% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% 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
$220K$916K

This home is worth more than 66% 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$656,297
CheaperTypical $599,403Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $287Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area3,002 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,176 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 261 Amherst St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07018Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$656,29766% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21920% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than3,002 ft²78% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²8% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than193080% of homes48% of homes

About 261 Amherst St

How much is 261 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ is $656,297 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $597,934 to $714,660. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

261 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Nov 19, 2018 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ?

261 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ has 3,002 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 261 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ built?

261 Amherst 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 261 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ?

261 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to Langston Hughes Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Sojourner Truth 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 261 Amherst 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 66% of them ($656,297 against a typical $599,403), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($219 against a typical $287), it is bigger than 78% of them (3,002 ft² against a typical 2,176 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (2,500 ft² 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 44% 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 261 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ was $11,567. The county assessed it at $356,900.

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