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$438,710$193 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $85,000 on Apr 30, 1987

51 FRANKLIN ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
0
Baths
2,275 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$439K
$400K low$478K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Apr 30, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,812 (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.$333,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$223,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$333,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$333,600

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.0.26
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

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

H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Whitney E. Houston AcademyC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 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

51 Franklin 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 91% of homes in East Orange 07017
  • Among the oldest 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.

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$129K$830K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$438,710
CheaperTypical $530,509Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$193
CheaperTypical $248Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area2,275 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,136 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 51 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07017Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$438,71028% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19317% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than2,275 ft²56% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac91% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than1890almost no homes4% of homes

About 51 Franklin St

How much is 51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ is $438,710 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $399,539 to $477,881. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Apr 30, 1987 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ?

51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ has 2,275 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ built?

51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ?

51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to East Orange Campus High School (high), rated F; 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 51 Franklin 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 28% of them ($438,710 against a typical $530,509), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($193 against a typical $248), it is bigger than 56% of them (2,275 ft² against a typical 2,136 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1890 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 51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Franklin St, East Orange, NJ was $10,812. The county assessed it at $333,600.

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