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38 Porter Rd, West Orange, NJ, 07052

3beds
2baths
2,065sqft
$635,000
$308price/sqft
$4,921/moest. monthly cost
$196,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Single-family residence offering approximately 2,065 sq ft of living space with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom plus 1 half bathroom. The property features a 1.5-story split-level layout, providing multiple living areas and functional interior flow. Situated on an approximately 5,576 sq ft lot, the home offers outdoor space within a residential suburban setting. Built in 1952, the property includes a partial basement and an attached garage, contributing additional storage and utility space. Located in West Orange, the property is positioned within a residential neighborhood with access to transportation routes, parks, and everyday services, supporting overall accessibility.

Getting Around

30
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
12
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
6/10
Liberty Middle SchoolGrades 7-81.3 mi
6/10
West Orange High SchoolGrades 9-120.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1952

Materials

  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Construction materials: See Remarks

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: See Remarks

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes,Partial

Bedroom1

  • Level: First
  • Area: 132

Bedroom2

  • Level: First
  • Area: 121

Bedroom3

  • Level: First
  • Area: 100

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 132

Heating

  • Heating features: See Remarks

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,065
  • Total interior livable area: 2,065 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: See Remarks
  • Level: First
  • Area: 100

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 156

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1622001750023000450000

Features

  • Levels: Multi/Split,Split Level

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,662 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 5576

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: See Remarks,Attached Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

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 WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat 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 $3,210$38,520
Home Insurance *$176$2,112
Property Taxes $1,308$15,696
Electricity $227$2,731
Total$4,921$59,052
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$168,720/yr
40% on housing$147,630/yr
45% on housing$131,226/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

$308This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 07052$379
Essex County$382

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 07052$370
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
2026-07-24Price change$635,000
2026-06-17Listed for sale$655,200
2025-10-21Listing removed$599,900
2025-05-01Pending sale$599,900
2025-04-08Listed for sale$599,900
2025-03-24Listing removed$625,000
2024-12-18Pending sale$625,000
2024-09-18Listing removed$625,000
2024-09-03Listed for sale$625,000
2024-08-22Listing removed--
2024-07-17Listed for sale$599,999
2004-04-13Sold$337,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentChristopher A. Rose
BrokerageRealhome Services & Solutions Inc

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