Off market sep 2024 for $1.5M

$1,689,605

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,338/mo

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5 BROOKSIDE Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

Listed by VICTORIA CARTER • WEICHERT REALTORS

Contact: 973-376-4545

Bought with JOSEPH FACCHINEI • PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

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•Source:GSMLS #3932161

Redfin Estimate

$1,689,605

$140K since sold in September 2024$31K since October

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This home's estimate is 14.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.47M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,650,000
A
5 beds4 baths— sq ft
411 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1623
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$949,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
35 Glenside Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1601
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,175,000
C
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
387 Beech Spring Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1520
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
343 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1632
$1,600,000
D
5 beds5 baths— sq ft
343 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1632
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,625,000
E
5 beds4 baths— sq ft
237 Underhill Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1330
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,850,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
38 Glenside Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079-1601

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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

112.9%

1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$58K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
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$519,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,312 sq ft
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$1,050,000
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Sale history for 5 BROOKSIDE Rd

Date

Event

Price

GSMLS #3932161

Sep 4, 2024

Sold

$1,550,000

NJMLS #21046610

Jan 24, 2022

Sold

$1,307,000

Dec 2, 2021

Listed

$1,099,000

Situated high on a ridge, overlooking park-like prop, this 5 br, 3.2 bth, center hall col is loc in one of South Orange's most desirable neighborhoods. Beaut renovated, & nestled on a priv rd convenient to: Downtown South Orange, Baird Rec center, Orange Lawn Tennis Club & 2 mid-town direct train stations are a 15-min walk and a 15 min bike ride to Downtown Maplewood The 1st fl features a chef's kit w/ s/s appl, honed granite countertops, custom cab, & wet bar alcove w/ copper sink. Entertain outdoors on your lg newly renovated trex dk w/ views of the front yard & spacious level bkyd. The lg DR boasts high ceilings & WBF. The lr feat B/I shelves & a WBF leading to a office/den. The 2nd fl, a 4 br, a lg renovated main bth, & the primary br w/ lg closets, dressing rm & renovated ensuite bth. Guests will enjoy the sunny 3rd flr br & renovated bth. You will LOVE the beaut renovated bsmt w/ ample space & laundry. CAC, New furnace (2020), new deck (2021), fpls relined (2017). Don't miss it!

GSMLS #3754023

Jan 24, 2022

Sold

$1,307,000

Dec 9, 2021

Delisted

—

Nov 30, 2021

Listed

$1,099,000

GSMLS #3385049

Jul 14, 2017

Sold

$945,000

May 16, 2017

Delisted

—

May 4, 2017

Listed

$829,000

Public Records

Jun 11, 1997

Sold

$261,500

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,346 (+3.0%)

$509,200 + $549,100

$1,058,300

2024

$26,553 (+6.8%)

$509,200 + $549,100

$1,058,300

2023

$24,852 (+3.7%)

$509,200 + $549,100

$1,058,300

2022

$23,963 (+3.6%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2021

$23,130 (+3.2%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2020

$22,412 (+2.6%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2019

$21,852 (+1.5%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2018

$21,524 (+2.5%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2017

$20,991 (+2.6%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2016

$20,468 (+4.6%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2014

$19,575 (+3.0%)

$239,100 + $295,600

$534,700

2013

$19,003 (+2.5%)

$239,100 + $295,600

$534,700

2012

$18,533 (−3.7%)

$239,100 + $295,600

$534,700

2011

$19,238 (+4.0%)

$239,100 + $295,600

$534,700

2010

$18,506 (+3.8%)

$364,500 + $339,400

$703,900

2009

$17,823

$364,500 + $339,400

$703,900

Tax history for 5 BROOKSIDE Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,346 (+3.0%)

$509,200 + $549,100

$1,058,300

2024

$26,553 (+6.8%)

$509,200 + $549,100

$1,058,300

2023

$24,852 (+3.7%)

$509,200 + $549,100

$1,058,300

2022

$23,963 (+3.6%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2021

$23,130 (+3.2%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2020

$22,412 (+2.6%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2019

$21,852 (+1.5%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2018

$21,524 (+2.5%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2017

$20,991 (+2.6%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2016

$20,468 (+4.6%)

$364,100 + $319,200

$683,300

2014

$19,575 (+3.0%)

$239,100 + $295,600

$534,700

2013

$19,003 (+2.5%)

$239,100 + $295,600

$534,700

2012

$18,533 (−3.7%)

$239,100 + $295,600

$534,700

2011

$19,238 (+4.0%)

$239,100 + $295,600

$534,700

2010

$18,506 (+3.8%)

$364,500 + $339,400

$703,900

2009

$17,823

$364,500 + $339,400

$703,900

*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

—

Lot depth

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Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,956

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1900302 00071

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

South Mountain Annex

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

South Orange Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Columbia Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

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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

$1.61M – $1.94M

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Home values near 5 BROOKSIDE Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Brookside Rd, South Orange, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,191,297
343 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,900,579
25 Glenside Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2649 Sq. Ft.	$1,315,060
27 Glenside Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2673 Sq. Ft.	$1,277,098
317 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5035 Sq. Ft.	$2,342,627
285 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2491 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,106
318 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,151,328

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Brookside Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2323 Sq. Ft.	$1,189,396
333 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,297,241
17A Glenside Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2409 Sq. Ft.	$1,335,466
345 Ravine Dr, South Orange, NJ 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,665,293
303 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,486,728
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308 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2979 Sq. Ft.	$1,551,019

Address	Redfin Estimate
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21 Glenside Rd, South Orange, NJ 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,570,799
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5 BROOKSIDE Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

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