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Last sold for $250,000 on Sep 18, 1985

85 WASHINGTON ST

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
0
Baths
38,384 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Sep 18, 1985

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$107,737 (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.$3,324,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$806,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,518,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,324,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,324,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of ExcellenceD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
John L. Costley Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 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

85 Washington 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in East Orange 07017
  • Newer than 73% 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.

Living area38,384 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,127 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 85 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07017Essex County
Living areabigger than38,384 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac80% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than193073% of homes48% of homes

About 85 Washington St

When did 85 Washington St, East Orange, NJ last sell?

85 Washington St, East Orange, NJ last sold on Sep 18, 1985 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Washington St, East Orange, NJ?

85 Washington St, East Orange, NJ has 38,384 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 85 Washington St, East Orange, NJ built?

85 Washington St, East Orange, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 6 stories.

What schools serve 85 Washington St, East Orange, NJ?

85 Washington St, East Orange, NJ is assigned to Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence (elementary), rated D+; John L. Costley 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 85 Washington St, East Orange, NJ compare to other homes in East Orange 07017?

Among the 5,503 homes in East Orange 07017, it is bigger than almost all of them (38,384 ft² against a typical 2,127 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1930 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 85 Washington St, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Washington St, East Orange, NJ was $107,737. The county assessed it at $3,324,200.

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