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$593,135$169 / 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 92How 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 $184,000 on Aug 7, 2009

56 CHESTNUT ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
0
Baths
3,520 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.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$593K
$546K low$641K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$184,000 · Aug 7, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,332 (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.$380,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$320,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$380,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$380,500

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.7 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.0.11
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
Ecole Toussaint LouvertureC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Patrick F. Healy Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

56 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 67% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in East Orange 07018
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in East Orange 07018

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
$220K$936K

This home is worth more than 41% 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$593,135
CheaperTypical $625,101Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$169
CheaperTypical $300Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area3,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,170 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 56 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07018Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$593,13541% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1694% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than3,520 ft²89% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac59% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than192541% of homes36% of homes

About 56 Chestnut St

How much is 56 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ is $593,135 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $545,528 to $640,742. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

56 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Aug 7, 2009 for $184,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ?

56 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ has 3,520 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 56 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ built?

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

What schools serve 56 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ?

56 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to Ecole Toussaint Louverture (elementary), rated C; Patrick F. Healy Middle School (middle), rated D-; 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 56 Chestnut 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 41% of them ($593,135 against a typical $625,101), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($169 against a typical $300), it is bigger than 89% of them (3,520 ft² against a typical 2,170 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.11 ac 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 33% 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 56 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Chestnut St, East Orange, NJ was $12,332. The county assessed it at $380,500.

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