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$415,616$328 / 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 88How 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 $230,000 on Mar 3, 2011

489 MERRILL CT

ORANGE, NJ 07050
0
Baths
1,267 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.
3,698 ft²
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$416K
$365K low$466K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Mar 3, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,090 (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.$300,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$79,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$300,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$300,000

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.0.09
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(6)

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(9)

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

E
Rosa Parks Community SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 3–7 · 0.3 mi
H
Orange High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Orange City Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07050These 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.111
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 100.111

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.35,011
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,790 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,310
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,772
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

489 Merrill Ct 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 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Orange 07050
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Orange 07050

What homes are worth in Orange 07050

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

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$160K$924K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Orange 07050.

How it measures up in Orange 07050

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orange 07050.

Estimated value$415,616
CheaperTypical $499,706Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$328
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,267 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,029 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size3,698 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 489 Merrill Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrange 07050Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$415,61629% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32879% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,267 ft²19% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,698 ft²38% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than192569% of homes36% of homes

About 489 Merrill Ct

How much is 489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ is $415,616 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $365,280 to $465,952. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ last sell?

489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ last sold on Mar 3, 2011 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ?

489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ has 1,267 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ built?

489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ?

489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ is assigned to Rosa Parks Community School (elementary), rated B; Orange High School (high), rated D. All sit in Orange City Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ compare to other homes in Orange 07050?

Among the 4,117 homes in Orange 07050, it is worth more than 29% of them ($415,616 against a typical $499,706), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($328 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,267 ft² against a typical 2,029 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (3,698 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1925 against a typical 1909). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 10% 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 489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ was $12,090. The county assessed it at $300,000.

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