Welcome to this classic Center Hall Colonial in the sought-after St. Cloud area of West Orange! This move-in-ready home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and three levels of living space, plus a finished basement with ample storage, laundry room, a wine cellar, and a garage. As you step inside, you are greeted by the classic charm of dental molding archways and hardwood floors throughout, that lead you into elegant living areas and a renovated half bath. The inviting den is adjacent to the chef-inspired eat-in kitchen that features a 7-foot center island and stat-of-the-art appliances, 2 separate stainless steel sinks, kitchen garage, granite countertops and ample cherry wood cabinetry. The 2nd floor hosts a full renovated bathroom, 2 bedrooms and a spacious primary with 3 closets! The third floor retreat includes a bedroom and bath with a charming footed tub and additional walk-in storage. Enjoy year-round comfort with central air and heating, plus an infrared light system.
Public Records
Nov 3, 1988
Sold
$211,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,700 (+5.9%)
$313,000 + $436,900
$749,900
2024
$18,610 (+1.9%)
$313,000 + $436,900
$749,900
2023
$18,268 (+3.6%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2022
$17,628 (+1.9%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2021
$17,298 (+1.6%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2020
$17,020 (+3.0%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2019
$16,532 (+3.0%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2018
$16,043 (+1.3%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2017
$15,836 (+2.5%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2016
$15,454 (+4.0%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2014
$14,866 (+2.6%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2013
$14,494 (+2.9%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2012
$14,080 (+1.8%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2011
$13,830 (−4.6%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2010
$14,502 (+3.5%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2009
$14,015
$36,700 + $75,000
$111,700
Tax history for 97 Lessing Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,700 (+5.9%)
$313,000 + $436,900
$749,900
2024
$18,610 (+1.9%)
$313,000 + $436,900
$749,900
2023
$18,268 (+3.6%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2022
$17,628 (+1.9%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2021
$17,298 (+1.6%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2020
$17,020 (+3.0%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2019
$16,532 (+3.0%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2018
$16,043 (+1.3%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2017
$15,836 (+2.5%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2016
$15,454 (+4.0%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2014
$14,866 (+2.6%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2013
$14,494 (+2.9%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2012
$14,080 (+1.8%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2011
$13,830 (−4.6%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2010
$14,502 (+3.5%)
$165,400 + $231,900
$397,300
2009
$14,015
$36,700 + $75,000
$111,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,234
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2200158 1400251
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,234
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2200158 1400251
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 973-994-4884
Around this home
Schools
St. Cloud Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Liberty Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
West Orange High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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 99° 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
West Orange, NJ • 07052-2605
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$926,000 – $1.12M
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