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$1,323,070$555 / 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 93How 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 $739,000 on Jun 24, 2020

72 WHITEOAK DR

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
0
Baths
2,382 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$739,000 · Jun 24, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,760 (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.$958,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$495,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$463,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$958,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$958,200

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.0.34
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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(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.

M
South Orange Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Delia Bolden Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

72 Whiteoak 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 87% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 80% 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
$368K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 68% 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$1,323,070
CheaperTypical $1,108,479Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$555
CheaperTypical $442Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area2,382 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 72 Whiteoak Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Orange 07079Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,323,07068% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55588% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than2,382 ft²49% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac72% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than195380% of homes67% of homes

About 72 Whiteoak Dr

How much is 72 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 72 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ is $1,323,070 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,225,753 to $1,420,387. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 72 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ last sell?

72 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ last sold on Jun 24, 2020 for $739,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 72 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ?

72 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ has 2,382 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 72 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ built?

72 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 72 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ?

72 Whiteoak 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 72 Whiteoak 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 68% of them ($1,323,070 against a typical $1,108,479), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($555 against a typical $442), it is bigger than 49% of them (2,382 ft² against a typical 2,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1953 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 87% 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 72 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Whiteoak Dr, South Orange, NJ was $24,760. The county assessed it at $958,200.

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