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$951,625$205 / 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 79How 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 $930,000 on Mar 13, 2026

70 CREST DR

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
0
Baths
4,652 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
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.
Pre-foreclosure (NOS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Jun 24, 2025.

Valuation

$952K
$751K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$930,000 · Mar 13, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$39,941 (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.$1,545,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$577,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$968,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,545,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,545,700

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.0.39
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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 · 0.7 mi
E
Delia Bolden Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

70 Crest Dr 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 75% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in South Orange 07079
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 89% 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
$384K$2M

This home is worth more than 35% 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$951,625
CheaperTypical $1,111,415Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $441Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area4,652 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,395 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 70 Crest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Orange 07079Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$951,62535% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$205almost no homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than4,652 ft²94% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac78% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than197289% of homes83% of homes

About 70 Crest Dr

How much is 70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ is $951,625 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $750,797 to $1,152,453. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ last sell?

70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ last sold on Mar 13, 2026 for $930,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ?

70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ has 4,652 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ built?

70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ?

70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ is assigned to South Orange Middle School (middle), rated B; Delia Bolden Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 70 Crest Dr, 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 35% of them ($951,625 against a typical $1,111,415), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($205 against a typical $441), it is bigger than 94% of them (4,652 ft² against a typical 2,395 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1972 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 75% 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 70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ was $39,941. The county assessed it at $1,545,700.

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