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$2,186,359$385 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,900,000 on Jul 6, 2021

48 CREST DR

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
0
Baths
5,684 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
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

$2.2M
$2M low$2.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,900,000 · Jul 6, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$48,623 (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.$1,881,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$594,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,287,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,881,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,881,700

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.0.50
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.

M
South Orange Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Delia Bolden Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: South Orange-Maplewood School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07079These 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.45
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,087 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$163,519
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$231,941
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

48 Crest Dr 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in South Orange 07079
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 67% of homes in South Orange 07079

What homes are worth in South Orange 07079

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

This home
$380K$1.9M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in South Orange 07079.

How it measures up in South Orange 07079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Orange 07079.

Estimated value$2,186,359
CheaperTypical $1,110,234Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$385
CheaperTypical $442Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area5,684 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 48 Crest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Orange 07079Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,186,359almost all homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38525% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than5,684 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac86% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than193867% of homes52% of homes

About 48 Crest Dr

How much is 48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ is $2,186,359 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $2,028,725 to $2,343,992. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ last sell?

48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ last sold on Jul 6, 2021 for $1,900,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ?

48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ has 5,684 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ built?

48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ?

48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ is assigned to South Orange Middle School (middle), rated B; Delia Bolden Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Columbia High School (high), rated B-. All sit in South Orange-Maplewood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ compare to other homes in South Orange 07079?

Among the 4,270 homes in South Orange 07079, it is worth more than almost all of them ($2,186,359 against a typical $1,110,234), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($385 against a typical $442), it is bigger than 98% of them (5,684 ft² against a typical 2,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1938 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 97% 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 48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ was $48,623. The county assessed it at $1,881,700.

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