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Last sold for $185,000 on Jul 25, 2024

276 PROSPECT ST

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
Building report
0
Baths
899 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.
1.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$185,000 · Jul 25, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,706 (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.$145,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$123,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
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

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.

M
John L. Costley Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of ExcellenceD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi

District: East Orange City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07079These 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.45
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 100.112

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
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.18,760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,087 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$163,519
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$231,941
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

276 Prospect 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in South Orange 07079
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Newer than 87% of homes in South Orange 07079

How it measures up in South Orange 07079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Orange 07079.

Living area899 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,402 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 276 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Orange 07079Essex County
Living areabigger than899 ft²almost no homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.19 ac96% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than196387% of homes78% of homes

About 276 Prospect St

When did 276 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ last sell?

276 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ last sold on Jul 25, 2024 for $185,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 276 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ built?

276 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 276 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ?

276 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ is assigned to John L. Costley Middle School (middle), rated D-; East Orange Campus High School (high), rated F; Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence (elementary), rated D+. All sit in East Orange City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 276 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ compare to other homes in South Orange 07079?

Among the 4,270 homes in South Orange 07079, it is bigger than almost none of them (899 ft² against a typical 2,402 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (1.19 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1963 against a typical 1927). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 276 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 276 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ was $4,706. The county assessed it at $145,200.

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