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$654,444$346 / 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 94How 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 $400,000 on Jan 12, 2022

46 WATCHUNG AVE

WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052
0
Baths
1,894 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$654K
$614K low$695K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Jan 12, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,675 (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.$482,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$197,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$285,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$482,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$482,500

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.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
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.

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.0.17
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(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
West Orange High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Kelly Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Liberty Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 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

46 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 68% of homes in West Orange 07052
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Watchung Heights
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Watchung Heights

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
$377K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 38% 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$654,444
CheaperTypical $706,689Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$346
CheaperTypical $374Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,894 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,874 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 46 Watchung Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatchung HeightsWest Orange 07052Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$654,44458% of homes38% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34644% of homes32% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,894 ft²54% of homes52% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac98% of homes60% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than192784% of homes22% of homes42% of homes

About 46 Watchung Ave

How much is 46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ is $654,444 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $613,531 to $695,357. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ last sell?

46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ last sold on Jan 12, 2022 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ?

46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ has 1,894 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ built?

46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ?

46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ is assigned to West Orange High School (high), rated C; Kelly Elementary School (elementary), 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 46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ compare to other homes in West Orange 07052?

Among the 13,375 homes in West Orange 07052, it is worth more than 38% of them ($654,444 against a typical $706,689), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($346 against a typical $374), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,894 ft² against a typical 1,874 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1927 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 46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 46 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ was $12,675. The county assessed it at $482,500.

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