5 Whitman St West Orange, NJ 07052
Estimated payment $4,443/month
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Den
- West Orange High School Rated A-
- Corner Lot
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
Discover a home full of charm, character, and surprising space in a prime location close to top schools and major highways. Enjoy beautiful sunrise views from large windows that fill the home with natural light. Unique architectural details, including curved walls on the first level, and hardwood floors throughout most of the home create warmth and timeless appeal. The first floor features an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, half bath, and a bonus side room perfect as a cozy den or home office. Upstairs offers two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath, with a few additional steps leading to two more bedrooms and another full bath. The tandem 2-car garage provides convenient basement access, where you'll find abundant storage and laundry. Larger than it appears, this home is perfect for those seeking character, functionality, and a great location. Sold as-is with a platinum level home warranty, good through 2037. AC & Furnace new 2025. Prior owner replaced roof (2021) & water heater (2022). Buyer to confirm those dates via OPRA.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,358
Year Built
- Built in 1947
Lot Details
- 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Tandem Garage
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Storage Room
- Utility Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Sump Pump
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- Central Air
- One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1622-00176-0016-00005-0000-
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,114 | $586,500 | $268,500 | $318,000 |
| 2024 | $13,114 | $285,200 | $133,500 | $151,700 |
| 2022 | $12,654 | $285,200 | $133,500 | $151,700 |
| 2021 | $12,418 | $285,200 | $133,500 | $151,700 |
| 2020 | $12,218 | $285,200 | $133,500 | $151,700 |
| 2019 | $12,920 | $310,500 | $133,500 | $177,000 |
| 2018 | $12,538 | $310,500 | $133,500 | $177,000 |
| 2017 | $12,377 | $310,500 | $133,500 | $177,000 |
| 2016 | $12,078 | $310,500 | $133,500 | $177,000 |
| 2015 | $11,852 | $310,500 | $133,500 | $177,000 |
| 2014 | $11,619 | $310,500 | $133,500 | $177,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 10/29/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/04/2025 10/04/25 | For Sale | $635,000 | +29.6% | -- | |
| 12/08/2022 12/08/22 | Sold | $490,000 | -1.8% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 11/10/2022 11/10/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/18/2022 10/18/22 | For Sale | $499,000 | +21.7% | -- | |
| 02/12/2021 02/12/21 | Sold | $410,000 | +7.9% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 12/17/2020 12/17/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/01/2020 12/01/20 | For Sale | $379,900 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $490,000 | Investment Title | |
| Deed | $410,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Deed | $185,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $173,600 | -- | |
| Deed | $171,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $392,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $401,505 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $148,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $156,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3989801
APN: 22-00176-16-00005
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