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$363,576$149 / 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 87How 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 $335,000 on Jun 6, 2025

540 NORWOOD ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
0
Baths
2,437 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.
3,999 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$364K
$316K low$412K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$335,000 · Jun 6, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,583 (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.$357,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$277,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$357,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$357,400

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.12 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.0.09
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(2)

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
Benjamin Banneker AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: East Orange City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07018These 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.149
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 100.113

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.31,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19,420 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,450
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,120
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

540 Norwood 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 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in East Orange 07018

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

This home
$224K$923K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in East Orange 07018.

How it measures up in East Orange 07018

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Orange 07018.

Estimated value$363,576
CheaperTypical $601,086Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$149
CheaperTypical $287Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,437 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,180 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size3,999 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 540 Norwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07018Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$363,5768% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1492% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,437 ft²59% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,999 ft²40% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than192541% of homes37% of homes

About 540 Norwood St

How much is 540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ is $363,576 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $315,630 to $411,522. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Jun 6, 2025 for $335,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ?

540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ has 2,437 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ built?

540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ?

540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to Benjamin Banneker Academy (elementary), rated C-; East Orange Campus High School (high), rated F. All sit in East Orange City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ compare to other homes in East Orange 07018?

Among the 3,551 homes in East Orange 07018, it is worth more than 8% of them ($363,576 against a typical $601,086), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($149 against a typical $287), it is bigger than 59% of them (2,437 ft² against a typical 2,180 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (3,999 ft² against a typical 4,312 ft²) and it is newer than 41% of them (1925 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 6% 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 540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Norwood St, East Orange, NJ was $11,583. The county assessed it at $357,400.

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