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$1,269,826$466 / 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 $640,000 on Feb 4, 2013

53 JESSICA WAY

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
0
Baths
2,725 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.1M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$640,000 · Feb 4, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,576 (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.$1,028,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$461,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$567,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,028,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,028,500

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.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
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.

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.0.24
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
South Orange Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Marshall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 1.3 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: South Orange-Maplewood School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07079These 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.45
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 100.112

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,087 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$163,519
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$231,941
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

53 Jessica Way 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 more than 86% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in South Orange 07079

What homes are worth in South Orange 07079

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

This home
$361K$2M

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in South Orange 07079.

How it measures up in South Orange 07079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Orange 07079.

Estimated value$1,269,826
CheaperTypical $1,106,534Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$466
CheaperTypical $442Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area2,725 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,399 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 53 Jessica Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Orange 07079Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,269,82663% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46661% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than2,725 ft²62% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac52% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than199997% of homes92% of homes

About 53 Jessica Way

How much is 53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ is $1,269,826 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,120,059 to $1,419,593. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ last sell?

53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ last sold on Feb 4, 2013 for $640,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ?

53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ has 2,725 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ built?

53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.

What schools serve 53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ?

53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ is assigned to South Orange Middle School (middle), rated B; Marshall Elementary School (elementary); Columbia High School (high), rated B-. All sit in South Orange-Maplewood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ compare to other homes in South Orange 07079?

Among the 4,270 homes in South Orange 07079, it is worth more than 63% of them ($1,269,826 against a typical $1,106,534), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($466 against a typical $442), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,725 ft² against a typical 2,399 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (1999 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 86% 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 53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Jessica Way, South Orange, NJ was $26,576. The county assessed it at $1,028,500.

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