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Last sold for $275,000 on Sep 30, 2002

65 RIGGS PL

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
0
Baths
2,380 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
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.$275,000 · Sep 30, 2002
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.$380,000
ASSURED LENDING CORP · recorded Feb 9, 2006
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.$55,000
AFFINITY FCU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,445 (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.$597,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$305,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$292,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$597,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$597,700

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.0.19
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 · 0.4 mi
M
South Orange Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

65 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Essex County

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.

Living area2,380 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 65 Riggs Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Orange 07079Essex County
Living areabigger than2,380 ft²49% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac39% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than18957% of homes5% of homes

About 65 Riggs Pl

When did 65 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ last sell?

65 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ last sold on Sep 30, 2002 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 65 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ?

65 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ has 2,380 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 65 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ built?

65 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 65 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ?

65 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 65 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ compare to other homes in South Orange 07079?

Among the 4,270 homes in South Orange 07079, it is bigger than 49% of them (2,380 ft² against a typical 2,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1895 against a typical 1928). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 65 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 65 Riggs Pl, South Orange, NJ was $15,445. The county assessed it at $597,700.

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