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$454,130$262 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $100,445 on Jul 17, 2025

261 HALSTED ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
0
Baths
1,734 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$454K
$420K low$489K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,445 · Jul 17, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,321 (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.$287,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$287,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$287,600

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.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Langston Hughes Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Sojourner Truth Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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 Halsted 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 86% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Newer than 84% 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
$213K$902K

This home is worth more than 19% 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$454,130
CheaperTypical $582,495Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$262
CheaperTypical $276Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,734 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,172 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 261 Halsted St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07018Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$454,13019% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26242% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,734 ft²31% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac84% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than194084% of homes54% of homes

About 261 Halsted St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ is $454,130 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $419,550 to $488,710. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

261 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Jul 17, 2025 for $100,445, according to the county's recorded deed.

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

261 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ has 1,734 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

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

261 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ?

261 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to Langston Hughes Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Sojourner Truth Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ compare to other homes in East Orange 07018?

Among the 3,552 homes in East Orange 07018, it is worth more than 19% of them ($454,130 against a typical $582,495), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($262 against a typical $276), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,734 ft² against a typical 2,172 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 4,312 ft²) and it is newer than 84% of them (1940 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 14% 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 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ was $9,321. The county assessed it at $287,600.

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