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West Orange

Welcome to West Orange, NJ

West Orange was the birthplace of Thomas Alva Edison

West Orange is one of the larger towns in the area. It is perhaps most well known for being the home of Thomas Alva Edison. It is a very diverse town and therefore has a wide variety of home styles.

It is home to many condominium/townhome developments that range from well-priced to ultra luxury. There are also new construction homes, Victorians, Tudors and Colonials. Because of its proximity to Manhattan it remains an attractive town for commuters.

West Orange offers its residents and visitors a culturally rich experience with its multiplex movie theatre, a performing arts center and the Valley Arts District.

The Neighborhoods Within the Town - There are sections in West Orange, which largely correspond to its varied geography.

Downtown West Orange and The Valley – sits on the eastern front of town preceeding the Watchung mountains area. Main Street is the downtown for the entire village . This area also is home to the municpal buildings, library, convenience stores etc.

The First Mountain- lies further west and feels more suburban. Housing stock in the neighborhoods of Hutton Park and Gregory is a mixture of Victorian, Jazz Age, and Tudor-style houses; large estates; garden apartments; and post-World War II modern houses. The Victorian enclave of Llewellyn Park, (where Whoopi Goldberg calls home) one of America’s first planned residential communities, is also located on the First Mountain. Many blocks on the First Mountain have sweeping views of the Newark and New York City skylines.

Pleasant Valley and Pleasantdale – Beyond the high ridge traced by Prospect Avenue, West Orange becomes a patchwork of post-World War II suburban neighborhoods, interspersed with pockets of older Victorian homes, as well as golf courses, professional campuses, and shopping centers. Pleasantdale, a walkable business district in this part of the township, includes a number of restaurants, office buildings, and houses of worship. Pleasantdale is also home to a significant Orthodox Jewish community.

The Second Mountain – Finally, the westernmost section of West Orange lies along the eastern face of the Second Watchung Mountain, and includes large portions of the South Mountain Reservation. The housing stock in this neighborhood resembles that of Pleasantdale, as well as those of the adjacent suburban townships of Millburn and Livingston.

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Real Estate Market Stats

Zillow Home Value Index: $637,800

Zillow Home Value Index

Owners vs. Renters

Home Size in Square Feet

Year Built

	Local	National
Zillow Home Value Index	$637,800	$146,200
Median Single Family Home Value	$638,200	$146,400
Median 3-Bedroom Home Value	$555,200	$140,900
Median 4-Bedroom Home Value	$799,300	$231,000
Percent Homes Decreasing	69.9%	55.8%
Percent Listing Price Reduction	31.8%	28.9%
Median List Price Per Sq Ft	$335	$92
Median List Price	$699,000	$185,000
Median Sale Price	$825,000	$176,500
Homes Recently Sold	11	267,974
Property Tax	$11,677	$2,105
Turnover (Sold Within Last Yr.)	3.1%	3.3%
Median Value Per Sq Ft	$401	$106
1-Yr. Change	-6.9%	-3.1%
Homes For Sale By Owner	1	49,920
New Construction	0	44,320
Foreclosures	6	512,277