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$697,437$457 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $120,000 on Mar 1, 1994

12 RIGGS PL

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
0
Baths
1,527 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.
2,483 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$697K
$654K low$741K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Mar 1, 1994
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$172,437
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$137,950
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.80%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$500,000
WELLS FARGO BANK · E · recorded Feb 27, 2004
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$25,000
COUNTY OF ESSEX

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,734 (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.$376,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$230,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$146,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$376,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$376,700

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.0.06
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

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 · 0.3 mi
M
South Orange Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

12 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 90% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Among the smallest lots in South Orange 07079
  • Older than 87% 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
$399K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 10% 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$697,437
CheaperTypical $1,087,305Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$457
CheaperTypical $437Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,527 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size2,483 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 12 Riggs Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Orange 07079Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$697,43710% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45760% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,527 ft²12% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,483 ft²almost no homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than190813% of homes13% of homes

About 12 Riggs Pl

How much is 12 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ is $697,437 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $654,329 to $740,545. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ last sell?

12 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ last sold on Mar 1, 1994 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ?

12 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ has 1,527 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 12 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ built?

12 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ?

12 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 12 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 10% of them ($697,437 against a typical $1,087,305), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($457 against a typical $437), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,527 ft² against a typical 2,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,483 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1908 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 51% 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 12 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ was $9,734. The county assessed it at $376,700.

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