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$534,486$219 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $390,000 on Mar 31, 2006

401 PROSPECT ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
0
Baths
2,436 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$534K
$496K low$573K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$390,000 · Mar 31, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,434 (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.$352,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$352,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$352,800

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.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
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.0.31
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.

H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Whitney E. Houston AcademyC+
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

401 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% 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
$97K$769K

This home is worth more than 60% 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$534,486
CheaperTypical $497,492Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area2,436 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 401 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07017Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$534,48660% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21929% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,436 ft²62% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac93% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than192556% of homes36% of homes

About 401 Prospect St

How much is 401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ is $534,486 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $495,571 to $573,401. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Mar 31, 2006 for $390,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ?

401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ has 2,436 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ built?

401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ?

401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to East Orange Campus High School (high), rated F; East Orange STEM Academy High School (middle), rated C+; Whitney E. Houston Academy (elementary), rated C+. All sit in East Orange City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 401 Prospect St, 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 60% of them ($534,486 against a typical $497,492), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($219 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,436 ft² against a typical 2,134 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1925 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 401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ was $11,434. The county assessed it at $352,800.

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