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156 Orton Road

West Caldwell Township, NJ · Essex County · Residential · Block 2700, Lot 12

Watchdog Score

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74/100

Favorable tax position

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework. Evidence coverage 55%, low confidence.

  • RRecourse55
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden75
  • UUniformity84
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$13,6962024 tax bill
$13,7622025 at new rate
$500,600Assessed value
$12,123West Caldwell Township median
$2.7492025 rate

Among 3,389 homes in West Caldwell Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $12,123. This bill is higher than about 69% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$220,000 on June 16, 1998This property's last sale
97Similar sales since 2023
$710,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
31 Orton RoadSame streetJun 2024$640,0001880
80 Orton RoadSame streetApr 2024$1,250,0001942
8 Piermont PlaceAug 2024$865,0001959
179 Runnymede RoadAug 2024$540,0001901
37 Dawson DriveSep 2024$685,0001952
143 Runnymede RoadNov 2024$627,0001950

Same property type in the same town, same street first. Prices come from the state tax list, which runs about a year behind, and can include sales between relatives or other non-market transfers.

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  • Appeal deadlinesUsually April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices go out if later.
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  • Buying here?Monthly cost with the real tax bill included.
  • Selling? CO requirementsResale certificate of occupancy and smoke detector certificate rules for West Caldwell Township.
  • West Caldwell Township property taxesTypical bill, tax rate and appeal deadline for the town.
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Property record

Block / lot
2700 / 12
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1953
Building
1.5SF1CAG
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.89 acres
Land value
$290,500
Improvement value
$210,100
County
Essex County

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  • 116 Orton Road$14,142 tax
  • 150 Orton Road$26,372 tax
  • 152 Orton Road$14,339 tax
  • 162 Orton Road$14,898 tax
  • 164 Orton Road$12,465 tax
  • 166 Orton Road$11,364 tax
  • 168 Orton Road$15,904 tax
  • 170 Orton Road$12,214 tax

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Property report (PDF)

A printable report for 156 Orton Road: tax and assessment, the Watchdog Score, how the bill compares in West Caldwell Township, recent nearby sales and appeal dates.

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 156 Orton Road?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $13,696, on an assessed value of $500,600.

How does this tax bill compare with others in West Caldwell Township?

Among 3,389 homes in West Caldwell Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $12,123. This bill is higher than about 69% of them.

What is the Watchdog Score?

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework, rates a property's tax position from 0 to 100 using six kinds of public evidence. Higher is better. This property scores 74 (Favorable tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Essex County Board of Taxation. In most towns the deadline is April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices are mailed if that is later.

Does Watchdog show who owns this property?

No. Watchdog does not show owner names or mailing addresses. Everything on this page comes from public tax and parcel records.

Source: New Jersey MOD-IV tax list and NJ Office of GIS parcel data, refreshed monthly (last refresh October 2026). Town tax rates from the NJ Division of Taxation. Watchdog does not show owner names. How we get our numbers

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