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$570,546$297 / 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

492 MONROE ST

ORANGE, NJ 07050
0
Baths
1,922 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.
2,675 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1896
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

$571K
$534K low$607K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,981 (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.$322,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$79,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$242,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$322,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$322,100

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.0.06
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

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 SchoolD
Elementary · Grades 3–7 · 0.3 mi
H
Orange High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 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

492 Monroe 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 71% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Orange 07050

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

This home
$156K$893K

This home is worth more than 65% 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$570,546
CheaperTypical $508,393Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$297
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,922 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,031 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size2,675 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1896
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 492 Monroe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrange 07050Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$570,54665% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29769% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,922 ft²45% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,675 ft²22% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than189633% of homes5% of homes

About 492 Monroe St

How much is 492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ is $570,546 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $533,668 to $607,424. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ last sell?

492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ last sold on Apr 1, 1991, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ?

492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ has 1,922 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ built?

492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ was built in 1896, making it 130 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ?

492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ is assigned to Rosa Parks Community School (elementary), rated D; 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 492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ compare to other homes in Orange 07050?

Among the 4,117 homes in Orange 07050, it is worth more than 65% of them ($570,546 against a typical $508,393), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($297 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,922 ft² against a typical 2,031 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (2,675 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1896 against a typical 1909). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 29% 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 492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 492 Monroe St, Orange, NJ was $12,981. The county assessed it at $322,100.

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