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Last sold for $316,000 on Feb 22, 2024

281 RUTLEDGE AVE

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
0
Baths
2,070 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$316,000 · Feb 22, 2024
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.$491,250
EMPORIUM TPO LLC · recorded Jun 24, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,198 (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.$283,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$283,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$283,800

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.0.11
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(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(10)

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

E
Shelia Y. Oliver AcademyC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
M
Patrick F. Healy Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolC+
High · Grades 6–12 · 0.4 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

281 Rutledge 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.

  • Older than 94% 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 area2,070 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,136 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 281 Rutledge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Orange 07017Essex County
Living areabigger than2,070 ft²47% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac55% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than19006% of homes9% of homes

About 281 Rutledge Ave

When did 281 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ last sell?

281 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ last sold on Feb 22, 2024 for $316,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ?

281 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ has 2,070 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 281 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ built?

281 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ?

281 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ is assigned to Shelia Y. Oliver Academy (elementary), rated C; Patrick F. Healy Middle School (middle), rated D-; East Orange STEM Academy High School (high), rated C+. All sit in East Orange City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ compare to other homes in East Orange 07017?

Among the 5,503 homes in East Orange 07017, it is bigger than 47% of them (2,070 ft² against a typical 2,136 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1900 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 281 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ was $9,198. The county assessed it at $283,800.

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