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$841,580$627 / 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 89How 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 $834,000 on Aug 9, 2024

73 RIGGS PL

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
0
Baths
1,342 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
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.

Valuation

$842K
$747K low$936K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$834,000 · Aug 9, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,884 (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.$537,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$310,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$226,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$537,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$537,300

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.0.21
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Marshall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.4 mi
M
South Orange Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

73 Riggs Pl 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 74% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 96% 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 26% 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$841,580
CheaperTypical $1,108,479Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$627
CheaperTypical $442Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,342 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 73 Riggs Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Orange 07079Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$841,58026% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$62797% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,342 ft²7% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac45% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than18904% of homes4% of homes

About 73 Riggs Pl

How much is 73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ is $841,580 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $747,330 to $935,830. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ last sell?

73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ last sold on Aug 9, 2024 for $834,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ?

73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ has 1,342 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ built?

73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ?

73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ is assigned to Marshall Elementary School (elementary); South Orange Middle School (middle), rated B; 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 73 Riggs Pl, 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 26% of them ($841,580 against a typical $1,108,479), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($627 against a typical $442), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,342 ft² against a typical 2,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 67% 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 73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 73 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ was $13,884. The county assessed it at $537,300.

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