$960,000
OPEN SAT 12PM - 2PM

96 Lessing Rd West Orange, NJ 07052

Estimated payment $6,973/month

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,868 Sq Ft
$335 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • West Orange High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

Move right into this beautifully maintained MULTIGENERATIONAL EXPANSIVE 5/6 BEDROOM, 3 BATH Colonial in the highly desirable St. Cloud section of West Orange.The main level features an OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN perfect for entertaining, along with HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout, UPDATED BATHROOMS, and CENTRAL AIR and HEAT. The UPDATED KITCHEN features a bright SKYLIT EAT-IN BREAKFAST AREA, complemented by an enormous CENTER ISLAND with elegant QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS. The PRIMARY BEDROOM, FULL BATHROOM, additional BEDROOM and Dedicated OFFICE are conveniently located on the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find 3 generously sized BEDROOMS along with a flexible 4th BED/OFFICE (Currently a Craft Room). The FINISHED Lower Level offers plenty of flexible space, including a RECREATION ROOM, along with a LAUNDRY ROOM, STORAGE ROOM and GARAGE ACCESS. Step outside to a Landscaped and SPACIOUS YARD designed for outdoor enjoyment, with easy access to parks, shopping, dining, Turtle Back Zoo and NYC transportation - an excellent choice for commuters.

Listing Agent

ALINA ALEGRIA

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 917-831-6901 Listed on: 05/06/2026

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,592

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 11,326 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Tandem Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,868 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump
  • French Drain

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • St Cloud Elementary School
  • W Orange Middle School
  • W Orange High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1622-00158-0012-00202-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,592

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: Personal belongings. TVs in all rooms.
  • Directions: Northfield Ave to St Cloud Ave, right onto Lessing Rd.
  • I D: 5429810
  • Attribution Contact: 917-831-6901
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, French Drain
  • Basement Level Rooms: Family Room, GarEnter, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Bathroom
  • Other Room2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room3 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, LivDinRm, Office, Pantry, Porch
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath Main, Office, Storage Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2868

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Open Porch(es), Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Tandem
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Baseboard - Hotwater, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas In Street, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • High School: W ORANGE
  • Middle Jr High School: W ORANGE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 82X140
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.26
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 22592
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1622-00158-0012-00202-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.627
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: ST CLOUD

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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 $20,141 $860,000 $307,700 $552,300
2024 $19,771 $430,000 $162,700 $267,300
2022 $19,079 $430,000 $162,700 $267,300
2021 $18,722 $430,000 $162,700 $267,300
2020 $18,421 $430,000 $162,700 $267,300
2019 $17,892 $430,000 $162,700 $267,300
2018 $17,363 $430,000 $162,700 $267,300
2017 $17,140 $430,000 $162,700 $267,300
2016 $16,727 $430,000 $162,700 $267,300
2015 $16,413 $430,000 $162,700 $267,300
2014 $16,091 $430,000 $162,700 $267,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/06/2026 05/06/26 For Sale $960,000 +98.3% $335 / Sq Ft
08/22/2016 08/22/16 Sold $484,000 +5.4% -- View Prior Sale
06/24/2016 06/24/16 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2016 06/12/16 For Sale $459,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $484,000 Chicago Title Co Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $484,000 No Value Available
Closed $539,731 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 4025568

Garden State MLS

APN: 22-00158-12-00202

New Jersey Essex County West Orange 07052

96 Lessing Rd, West Orange, NJ

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