256 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1514

Off market aug 2013 for $750K

$1,622,911

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,601/mo

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256 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1514

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

Listed by PHYLLIS STERN • WEICHERT REALTORS

Contact: 908-654-7777

Bought with VICTORIA CARTER • WEICHERT REALTORS

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•Source:GSMLS #2995998

Redfin Estimate

$1,622,911

$873K since sold in August 2013$41K since October

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This home's estimate is 28.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,160,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
24 Mayhew Dr, South Orange, NJ 07079-1211
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,825,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
459 OVERHILL Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1239
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,175,000
C
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
387 Beech Spring Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1520
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$949,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
35 Glenside Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1601
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,475,000
E
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
460 Overhill Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1238
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$999,999
F
5 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
7 Rynda Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1462

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Market trends in 07079, NJ

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

111.0%

1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$50K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

New listings for sale

$745,000
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
106 Prospect Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079-1820
$799,000
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
463 Tillou Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1344
$519,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,312 sq ft
34 Mews Ln, South Orange Village, NJ 07079
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Sale history for 256 Highland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,109 (+3.0%)

$501,500 + $702,400

$1,203,900

2024

$30,206 (+6.7%)

$501,500 + $702,400

$1,203,900

2023

$28,321 (+3.7%)

$501,500 + $702,400

$1,203,900

2022

$27,309 (+3.6%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2021

$26,359 (+3.2%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2020

$25,541 (+2.6%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2019

$24,903 (+1.5%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2018

$24,529 (+2.5%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2017

$23,922 (−12.8%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2016

$27,439 (+4.6%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2014

$26,242 (+3.0%)

$303,600 + $413,200

$716,800

2013

$25,475 (+2.5%)

$303,600 + $413,200

$716,800

2012

$24,844 (+7.2%)

$303,600 + $413,200

$716,800

2011

$23,184 (+4.0%)

$303,600 + $413,200

$716,800

2010

$22,302 (+3.8%)

$343,600 + $504,700

$848,300

2009

$21,479

$343,600 + $504,700

$848,300

Tax history for 256 Highland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,109 (+3.0%)

$501,500 + $702,400

$1,203,900

2024

$30,206 (+6.7%)

$501,500 + $702,400

$1,203,900

2023

$28,321 (+3.7%)

$501,500 + $702,400

$1,203,900

2022

$27,309 (+3.6%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2021

$26,359 (+3.2%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2020

$25,541 (+2.6%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2019

$24,903 (+1.5%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2018

$24,529 (+2.5%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2017

$23,922 (−12.8%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2016

$27,439 (+4.6%)

$355,700 + $423,000

$778,700

2014

$26,242 (+3.0%)

$303,600 + $413,200

$716,800

2013

$25,475 (+2.5%)

$303,600 + $413,200

$716,800

2012

$24,844 (+7.2%)

$303,600 + $413,200

$716,800

2011

$23,184 (+4.0%)

$303,600 + $413,200

$716,800

2010

$22,302 (+3.8%)

$343,600 + $504,700

$848,300

2009

$21,479

$343,600 + $504,700

$848,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,222

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1901302 00031

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

South Mountain Annex

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

South Orange Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Columbia Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

South Orange, NJ • 07079-1514

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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.54M – $1.87M

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Home values near 256 Highland Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
270 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,448,646
240 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,555,399
228 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 4648 Sq. Ft.	$1,563,340
267 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,576,717
285 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,675,918
290 Redmond Rd, South Orange, NJ 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,173,215
304 Beechspring Rd, South Orange, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,504,916

Address	Redfin Estimate
276 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3285 Sq. Ft.	$1,296,995
250 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,724,834
237 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,577,909
245 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,358,061
275 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,750,182
300 Redmond Rd, South Orange, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,722,878
320 Beechspring Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2870 Sq. Ft.	$1,525,639

Address	Redfin Estimate
282 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2794 Sq. Ft.	$1,379,212
264 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,493,406
261 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3013 Sq. Ft.	$1,386,124
253 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,715,372
279 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3188 Sq. Ft.	$1,472,334
310 Beechspring Rd, South Orange, NJ 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,896,143
316 Beechspring Rd, South Orange, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,564,772

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256 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1514

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