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$552,981$451 / 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 93How 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 $515,000 on Oct 28, 2025

31 MONROE AVE

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
0
Baths
1,227 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$553K
$516K low$590K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$515,000 · Oct 28, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,232 (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.$463,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$365,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$315,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$463,700

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
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(4)

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(10)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Shelia Y. Oliver AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi

District: East Orange City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07017These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.39,809
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,289 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,583
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,542
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

31 Monroe 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in East Orange 07017
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 75% of homes in East Orange 07017

What homes are worth in East Orange 07017

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

This home
$125K$856K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in East Orange 07017.

How it measures up in East Orange 07017

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Orange 07017.

Estimated value$552,981
CheaperTypical $530,000Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$451
CheaperTypical $250Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,227 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,122 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 31 Monroe Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07017Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$552,98156% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$451almost all homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,227 ft²16% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac55% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than192025% of homes26% of homes

About 31 Monroe Ave

How much is 31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ is $552,981 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $515,581 to $590,381. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ last sell?

31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ last sold on Oct 28, 2025 for $515,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ?

31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ has 1,227 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ built?

31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ?

31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ is assigned to East Orange STEM Academy High School (middle), rated B-; Shelia Y. Oliver Academy (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 31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ compare to other homes in East Orange 07017?

Among the 5,503 homes in East Orange 07017, it is worth more than 56% of them ($552,981 against a typical $530,000), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($451 against a typical $250), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,227 ft² against a typical 2,122 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1920 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 27% 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 31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Monroe Ave, East Orange, NJ was $10,232. The county assessed it at $463,700.

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