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$425,732$347 / 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 90How 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 $280,000 on Sep 29, 2021

538 CHESTNUT ST

ORANGE, NJ 07050
0
Baths
1,228 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.
3,097 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1906
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$426K
$385K low$466K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Sep 29, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,289 (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.$230,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$94,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$136,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$230,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$230,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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.0.07
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
Forest Street Community Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–7 · 0.5 mi
H
Orange High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

538 Chestnut 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 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Orange 07050
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 89% 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
$172K$964K

This home is worth more than 30% 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$425,732
CheaperTypical $501,712Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$347
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,228 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,022 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size3,097 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1906
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 538 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrange 07050Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$425,73230% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34784% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,228 ft²17% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,097 ft²28% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than190648% of homes11% of homes

About 538 Chestnut St

How much is 538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ is $425,732 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $385,028 to $466,436. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ last sell?

538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ last sold on Sep 29, 2021 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ?

538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ has 1,228 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ built?

538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ was built in 1906, making it 120 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ?

538 Chestnut 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 538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ compare to other homes in Orange 07050?

Among the 4,117 homes in Orange 07050, it is worth more than 30% of them ($425,732 against a typical $501,712), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($347 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,228 ft² against a typical 2,022 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (3,097 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1906 against a typical 1909). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 11% 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 538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ was $9,289. The county assessed it at $230,500.

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