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231 Highland Ave, Orange, NJ, 07050

5beds
5baths
--sqft
$975,000
--price/sqft
$7,256/moest. monthly cost
$290,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath Colonial offering approximately 5,500 sq. ft. of living space on a deep lot in the desirable Seven Oaks section. Features an open floor plan, Santos Mahogany hardwood floors, and a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a waterfall island. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and spa-like bath. Second and third floors offer four additional bedrooms and two full baths. The finished lower level with a private entrance provides flexible living or recreation space. Conveniently located less than one mile from the train station with easy access to NYC.

Getting Around

66
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
47
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
Orange High SchoolGrades 9-120.4 mi
6/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1907

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2025

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Carbon Monoxide Detector,Dishwasher,Range/Oven-Gas,Refrigerator,See Remarks

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes,Finished,Partially Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: 2 Units,Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: 2 Units,Central Air

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen Island,See Remarks

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1617048020000000160000

Lot

  • Lot size: 10,454 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 10562 SF

Parking

  • Parking features: 1 Car Width,Asphalt,Driveway-Exclusive
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,930$59,160
Home Insurance *$427$5,124
Property Taxes $1,706$20,472
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$7,256$87,072
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$248,777/yr
40% on housing$217,680/yr
45% on housing$193,493/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.4%
7.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 07050$274
Essex County$382

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 07050$346
Essex County$391

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-29Listed for sale$975,000
2026-03-18Sold$945,000
2026-02-24Pending sale$999,800
2025-12-07Price change$999,800
2025-11-14Listed for sale$999,900
2020-12-08Sold$240,000
2020-07-11Listing removed$325,000
2020-04-11Listed for sale$325,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentOscar Luis Cortizo
BrokerageThe Arendel Group Llc

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