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$445,878$186 / 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 $300,000 on Mar 10, 2021

490 PROSPECT ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
0
Baths
2,392 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$446K
$393K low$498K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Mar 10, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,123 (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.$343,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$116,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$227,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$343,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$343,200

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.0.16
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.

M
East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Whitney E. Houston AcademyC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 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

490 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 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in East Orange 07017
  • Older than 87% 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
$129K$825K

This home is worth more than 35% 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$445,878
CheaperTypical $503,364Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$186
CheaperTypical $238Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area2,392 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,128 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 490 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07017Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$445,87835% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18616% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than2,392 ft²61% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac78% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than191013% of homes16% of homes

About 490 Prospect St

How much is 490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ is $445,878 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $393,276 to $498,480. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Mar 10, 2021 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ?

490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ has 2,392 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ built?

490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ?

490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to 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 490 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 35% of them ($445,878 against a typical $503,364), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($186 against a typical $238), it is bigger than 61% of them (2,392 ft² against a typical 2,128 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1910 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 12% 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 490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ was $11,123. The county assessed it at $343,200.

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