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Last sold for $685,000 on Sep 19, 2024

523 VALLEY RD

WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052
0
Baths
1,783 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$685,000 · Sep 19, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,755 (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.$523,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$218,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$304,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$523,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$523,600

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
25
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
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.0.2 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.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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(3)

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
Hazel Avenue Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Roosevelt Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
West Orange High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: West Orange Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07052These 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.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,694
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,963 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,893
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$162,947
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

523 Valley Rd 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in West Orange 07052
  • Older than 98% of homes in West Orange 07052

How it measures up in West Orange 07052

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Orange 07052.

Living area1,783 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,874 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 523 Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Orange 07052Essex County
Living areabigger than1,783 ft²44% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac33% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than18972% of homes6% of homes

About 523 Valley Rd

When did 523 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ last sell?

523 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ last sold on Sep 19, 2024 for $685,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 523 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ?

523 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ has 1,783 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 523 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ built?

523 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 523 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ?

523 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ is assigned to Hazel Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Roosevelt Middle School (middle), rated B; West Orange High School (high), rated B. All sit in West Orange Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 523 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ compare to other homes in West Orange 07052?

Among the 13,375 homes in West Orange 07052, it is bigger than 44% of them (1,783 ft² against a typical 1,874 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1897 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 523 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ was $13,755. The county assessed it at $523,600.

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