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$574,267$196 / 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 86How 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 $142,000 on Feb 28, 2003

71 CARLTON ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
0
Baths
2,923 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$574K
$496K low$653K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$142,000 · Feb 28, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,484 (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.$385,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$315,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$385,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$385,200

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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
John L. Costley Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
East Orange Campus High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: East Orange City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07017These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.39,809
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,289 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,583
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,542
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

71 Carlton 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 70% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in East Orange 07017
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in East Orange 07017

What homes are worth in East Orange 07017

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

This home
$132K$837K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in East Orange 07017.

How it measures up in East Orange 07017

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Orange 07017.

Estimated value$574,267
CheaperTypical $530,891Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$196
CheaperTypical $247Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,923 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size3,097 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 71 Carlton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07017Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$574,26763% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19619% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,923 ft²80% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,097 ft²21% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than194080% of homes54% of homes

About 71 Carlton St

How much is 71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ is $574,267 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $495,791 to $652,743. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Feb 28, 2003 for $142,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ?

71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ has 2,923 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ built?

71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ?

71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy (elementary), rated C-; John L. Costley Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ compare to other homes in East Orange 07017?

Among the 5,503 homes in East Orange 07017, it is worth more than 63% of them ($574,267 against a typical $530,891), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($196 against a typical $247), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,923 ft² against a typical 2,133 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (3,097 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1940 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 30% 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 71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Carlton St, East Orange, NJ was $12,484. The county assessed it at $385,200.

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