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$595,909$194 / 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 86How 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 $565,000 on Nov 10, 2025

279 AMHERST ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
0
Baths
3,078 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.
3,402 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

$596K
$515K low$677K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$565,000 · Nov 10, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,575 (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.$483,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$404,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$388,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$483,000

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.0.08
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(1)

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Sojourner Truth Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

279 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 less than 66% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 79% 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.

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$223K$950K

This home is worth more than 48% 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$595,909
CheaperTypical $602,723Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $287Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area3,078 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,186 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size3,402 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 279 Amherst St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07018Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$595,90948% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19410% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than3,078 ft²80% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,402 ft²28% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than193079% of homes48% of homes

About 279 Amherst St

How much is 279 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ is $595,909 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $514,683 to $677,135. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

279 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Nov 10, 2025 for $565,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ?

279 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ has 3,078 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 279 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ built?

279 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 279 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ?

279 Amherst 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 279 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 48% of them ($595,909 against a typical $602,723), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($194 against a typical $287), it is bigger than 80% of them (3,078 ft² against a typical 2,186 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (3,402 ft² against a typical 4,312 ft²) and it is newer than 79% of them (1930 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 34% 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 279 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ was $12,575. The county assessed it at $483,000.

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