279 Scotland Road

Sold 9/4/26
Sold 9/4/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$620,000
7 beds4,150 sqft
279 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$149/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

If you are looking for a 7 Bdrm/3.1 bath Victorian house, close to Downtown South Orange, look no further. Bring your builders and investors as this home offers great potential. The home is in need of some TLC, with endless possibilities for a buyer who has a vision. The main floor features a living room, spacious dining room, family room, kitchen and laundry room which awaits your personal touch. The 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms, and two full bathrooms and a walk up finished attic with a further...If you are looking for a 7 Bdrm/3.1 bath Victorian house, close to Downtown South Orange, look no further. Bring your builders and investors as this home offers great potential. The home is in need of some TLC, with endless possibilities for a buyer who has a vision. The main floor features a living room, spacious dining room, family room, kitchen and laundry room which awaits your personal touch. The 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms, and two full bathrooms and a walk up finished attic with a further three beds and bath. The unfinished basement awaits renovation for a rec room, gym or office. This home comes with a spacious driveway, with a detached two car garage. With a bit of vision and effort, this property can become a true gem. Do not miss this opportunity to turn this project into your dream home. HOME IS BEING SOLD STRICTLY "AS IS"!! The home is close to Downtown South Orange and walking distance to the NJ Transit system with a quick Midtown Direct ride to Manhattan. Buyer is responsible for Certificate of Occupancy

Listing Agent

  1. DOREEN HALL

    DOREEN HALL

    Listing Agent

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    P: (973) 376-5200

    M: (646) 771-4146

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Listing closed: 09/04/2026 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 4035130
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Property Information for 279 Scotland Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $31,054 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Victorian
  • Directions: South Orange ave to Scotland Rd
  • Days On Market: 30
  • Primary Style: Victorian
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,374 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • Grade School: MARSHALL
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 23
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1101
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 279.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 6
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Scotland Rd
  • Zip Code: 07079-2040
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $31,054
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1201800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-01101-0000-00031-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
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  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dryer, Washer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 4150.0
  • Lot Identifier: 31
  • Approximate Lot Size: .325 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.33
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1880
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 718900.0
  • Assessment Land: 482900.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air, Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
Interior Features
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 19x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 20x16
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 20x16
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x14
  • # Bedrooms: 7
  • Dining Room Dim: 20x15
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Dining Room, Living Room, Non-Functional, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 5
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x16
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: SittngRm
  • Living Room Dim: 17x15
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 19x17
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 19x15
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 19x13
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 20x20
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: DiningRm,Laundry,LivingRm,OutEntrn,Pantry,PowderRm,SittngRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 5: Bedroom
  • Other Room 3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 279 Scotland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 4, 2026

Sold

GSMLS #4035130

$620,000—
Jul 18, 2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4035130

—
Jun 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4035130

$849,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/04/2026

Sold

GSMLS #4035130

$620,000
07/18/2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4035130

—
06/17/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4035130

$849,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 279 Scotland Road

Taxable ValueLand$482,900Additions$718,900Total$1,201,800
Tax Record2025$31,055 ($2,588 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,150 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,150 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,157 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1880ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19-01101-0000-00031

Schools near 279 Scotland Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Marshall Elementary School
Public - K to 4
South Orange Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Columbia Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Marshall Elementary School
PublicK to 4

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Marylawn of the Oranges Academy
Private6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 279 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$620,000
7
4,150
14,374
287 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$1,100,000
4
–
14,374
273 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$1,061,000
7
–
13,503
290 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
$1,150,000
4
–
15,246
280 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
–
–
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3,236
14,462
294 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
$430,000
3
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9,583

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