279 Scotland Road

Listed By Coldwell Banker RealtyNew
Listed By Coldwell Banker RealtyNew
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Active
$850,000
Est: $7,126/moGet pre-approved
7 beds4,150 sqft

279 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$205/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

After-repair value appraised at $1.85M! Rare opportunity in the heart of South Orange. This Victorian is full of character and ready for its next chapter. This home has 7 beds, 3.5 baths, a 2-car garage, and the kind of original charm you just can't build new. 4 minutes to the NJ Transit train to NYC.Bring your vision. This Victorian offers the rare chance to design your forever home in one of New Jersey's most sought after towns. With original woodwork, high ceilings, and stained glass, the original...After-repair value appraised at $1.85M! Rare opportunity in the heart of South Orange. This Victorian is full of character and ready for its next chapter. This home has 7 beds, 3.5 baths, a 2-car garage, and the kind of original charm you just can't build new. 4 minutes to the NJ Transit train to NYC.Bring your vision. This Victorian offers the rare chance to design your forever home in one of New Jersey's most sought after towns. With original woodwork, high ceilings, and stained glass, the original character and blank canvas allows you to make this home truly your own. Whether you're an investor, builder, or buyer with a vision, the potential here is hard to find. Property sold as-is.
Listing Agent
  1. DOREEN HALL

    DOREEN HALL

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    P: (973) 376-5200

    M: (646) 771-4146

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Days on Market Listed Today
Last updated: 10/09/2026 12:14 PM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 4057998

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Property Information for 279 Scotland Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $31,054 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Victorian
  • Directions: South Orange ave to Scotland rd
  • Days On Market: 0
  • Primary Style: Victorian

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,374 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • Grade School: MARSHALL
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • 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: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • 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: 2026
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • 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: Central Air, Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Wood
  • 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: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 20x16
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x14
  • # Bedrooms: 7
  • Dining Room Dim: 20x15
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Dining Room, Living Room, Non-Functional
  • # Fireplaces: 5
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x16
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 17x15
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 19x17
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 19x15
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 19x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: DiningRm,Kitchen,Laundry,LivingRm,OutEntrn,Pantry,SittngRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • # 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

Property History for 279 Scotland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4057998

$850,000—
Sep 4, 2026

Sold

GSMLS #4035130

$620,000—
Sep 3, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1950604393

$620,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4057998

$850,000
09/04/2026

Sold

GSMLS #4035130

$620,000
09/03/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1950604393

$620,000

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

Public records

279 Scotland Road

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

4,150 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,150 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

14,157 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

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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More information about 279 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079

279 Scotland Road is a single family home for sale in South Orange, NJ 07079. This listing's school district is South Orange-Maplewood School District. Nearby schools include Marshall Elementary School, South Orange Middle School and Columbia Senior High School. 279 Scotland Road is a 7-bed, 4-bath, 4,150 sqft single family home built in 1880.

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