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Last sold for $3,525,000 on Feb 21, 2019

493 VALLEY ST

ORANGE, NJ 07050
0
Baths
27,842 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,525,000 · Feb 21, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$140,244 (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.$3,480,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,200,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,280,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,480,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,480,000

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.49
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
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.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.

E
Forest Street Community Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–7 · 0.1 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

493 Valley 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Orange 07050
  • Newer than 96% 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.

Living area27,842 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 493 Valley St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrange 07050Essex County
Living areabigger than27,842 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac92% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than199496% of homes90% of homes

About 493 Valley St

When did 493 Valley St, Orange, NJ last sell?

493 Valley St, Orange, NJ last sold on Feb 21, 2019 for $3,525,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 493 Valley St, Orange, NJ?

493 Valley St, Orange, NJ has 27,842 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 493 Valley St, Orange, NJ built?

493 Valley St, Orange, NJ was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 493 Valley St, Orange, NJ?

493 Valley St, Orange, NJ is assigned to Forest Street Community Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 493 Valley St, Orange, NJ compare to other homes in Orange 07050?

Among the 4,117 homes in Orange 07050, it is bigger than almost all of them (27,842 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (1994 against a typical 1909). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 493 Valley St, Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 493 Valley St, Orange, NJ was $140,244. The county assessed it at $3,480,000.

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