Active
6 beds3,456 sqft

39 Lessing Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$354/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tucked away in the desirable St. Cloud neighborhood of West Orange, this unique, updated custom-built home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and flexibility. Bright and airy interiors feature hardwood floors, recessed lighting, a dual-sided gas fireplace, oversized bay and picture windows, and a new roof (2022). The stylish eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, maple cabinetry, and LG stainless steel appliances, including a new gas range (2026), and flows effortlessly into the dining...Tucked away in the desirable St. Cloud neighborhood of West Orange, this unique, updated custom-built home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and flexibility. Bright and airy interiors feature hardwood floors, recessed lighting, a dual-sided gas fireplace, oversized bay and picture windows, and a new roof (2022). The stylish eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, maple cabinetry, and LG stainless steel appliances, including a new gas range (2026), and flows effortlessly into the dining area with sliders to a spacious deck. The versatile layout is great for multigenerational living, with two first-floor bedrooms and a full bath ideal for guests, a home office, or an au pair suite. A private rear staircase leads to the primary suite with a walk-in closet and spa-like bath. Upstairs also includes three more bedrooms, a full bath, a roomy family room, and a large laundry area. The finished walk-out basement adds bonus living space with new 2026 flooring, a half bath, and access to a private patio perfect for recreation, fitness, media, or extended stays. Located in a top-rated school district near shopping, dining, nature reservations, transit, major highways, and just 30 minutes from Newark Airport, 39 Lessing Road truly has it all. Garbage pick up and a in-town Midtown Direct Jitney are all included for West Orange residents.
Listing Agent
  1. GERALDINE PEREZ

    GERALDINE PEREZ

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    P: (908) 766-0808

    M: (908) 240-1190

2 days on Market
Last updated: 10/09/2026 09:52 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 4057673

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Location

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$8,640 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,540

Property Taxes

$2,100

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 39 Lessing Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $25,198 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Custom Home, Colonial
  • Directions: Northfield to Ridgeway to Edgewood to Lessing to sign
  • Days On Market: 2
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: St. Cloud

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Res
  • Address Included: Y
  • Grade School: ST CLOUD
  • High School: W ORANGE
  • Active Days on Market: 1
  • Renovated Year: 2022
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: West Orange Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 158.07
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1622.0
  • Street # Display: 39.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Lessing Rd
  • Zip Code: 07052-3142
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: $25,198
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 959200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1622-00158-0007-00100-0000-
  • 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: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Oversize Garage

Property

Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 3456.0
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot Identifier: 100
  • Approximate Lot Size: 90X125
  • Total Acres: 0.26
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1973
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 651000.0
  • Assessment Land: 308200.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Open Porch(es), Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarDry, Bidet, CODetect, CeilHigh, StallTub, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Partial, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Bidet, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 25x20
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 16x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 16x12
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 18x12
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 20x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 25x13
  • Fireplace Desc: Dining Room, Gas Fireplace, Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 11x17
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Rec Room
  • Living Room Dim: 20x15
  • Dining Area: Dining L
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Ground Level Rooms: Powder Room, Rec Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 17x15
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 14x15
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 11x15
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 24x18
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2Bedroom,BathMain,DiningRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Kitchen,LivingRm,MudRoom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 15
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: Bedroom
  • Other Room 3 Level: Second
  • Other Room 6: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Rental

Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 39 Lessing Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4057673

$1,225,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/07/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4057673

$1,225,000

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

Public records

39 Lessing Road

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

3,456 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,456 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

11,252 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 39 Lessing Road

This home is within West Orange Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
St. Cloud Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Middle School
Public7 to 8

West Orange High School
Public9 to 12

Gregory Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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39 Lessing Road is a single family home for sale in West Orange, NJ 07052. This property was listed for sale on October 7, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $1,225,000. This listing's school district is West Orange Public School District. Nearby schools include St. Cloud Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School and West Orange High School. 39 Lessing Road is a 6-bed, 5-bath, 3,456 sqft single family home built in 1973.

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