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$680,671$339 / 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 90How 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 $118,000 on Jan 14, 1997

85 WATSON AVE

WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052
0
Baths
2,006 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$681K
$614K low$747K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$118,000 · Jan 14, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,802 (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.$525,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$345,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$525,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$525,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.12
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(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.

H
West Orange High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Kelly Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.2 mi
M
Liberty Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: West Orange Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07052These 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.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,694
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,963 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,893
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$162,947
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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 Watson Ave 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 68% of homes in Watchung Heights
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in West Orange 07052
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in West Orange 07052
  • Older than 92% of homes in West Orange 07052

What homes are worth in West Orange 07052

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

This home
$344K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in West Orange 07052.

How it measures up in West Orange 07052

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Orange 07052.

Estimated value$680,671
CheaperTypical $705,647Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$339
CheaperTypical $375Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area2,006 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,874 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 85 Watson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatchung HeightsWest Orange 07052Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$680,67168% of homes44% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33940% of homes28% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than2,006 ft²61% of homes59% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac45% of homes33% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than191047% of homes8% of homes16% of homes

About 85 Watson Ave

How much is 85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ is $680,671 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $614,210 to $747,132. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ last sell?

85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ last sold on Jan 14, 1997 for $118,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ?

85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ has 2,006 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ built?

85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ?

85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ is assigned to West Orange High School (high), rated C; Kelly Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Liberty Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in West Orange Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ compare to other homes in West Orange 07052?

Among the 13,375 homes in West Orange 07052, it is worth more than 44% of them ($680,671 against a typical $705,647), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($339 against a typical $375), it is bigger than 59% of them (2,006 ft² against a typical 1,874 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1910 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 47% 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 85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ was $13,802. The county assessed it at $525,400.

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