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$654,822$347 / 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 90How 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 $43,000 on May 24, 1994

280 WATCHUNG AVE

WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052
0
Baths
1,888 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$655K
$589K low$721K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$43,000 · May 24, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,839 (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.$526,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$206,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$320,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$526,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$526,800

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.57
77
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.29 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.0.12
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.

E
Washington Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
West Orange High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Liberty Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: West Orange Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07052These 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.53
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 100.108

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,694
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,963 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,893
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$162,947
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

280 Watchung Ave 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in West Orange 07052
  • Older than 93% of homes in West Orange 07052

What homes are worth in West Orange 07052

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

This home
$309K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in West Orange 07052.

How it measures up in West Orange 07052

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Orange 07052.

Estimated value$654,822
CheaperTypical $699,999Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$347
CheaperTypical $372Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,875 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 280 Watchung Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Orange 07052Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$654,82239% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34734% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,888 ft²51% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac39% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than19107% of homes16% of homes

About 280 Watchung Ave

How much is 280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ is $654,822 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $588,697 to $720,947. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ last sell?

280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ last sold on May 24, 1994 for $43,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ?

280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ has 1,888 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ built?

280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ?

280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated C; West Orange High School (high), rated C; Liberty Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in West Orange Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ compare to other homes in West Orange 07052?

Among the 13,374 homes in West Orange 07052, it is worth more than 39% of them ($654,822 against a typical $699,999), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($347 against a typical $372), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,888 ft² against a typical 1,875 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1910 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 43% 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 280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ was $13,839. The county assessed it at $526,800.

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