78 Orton Rd

West Caldwell, NJ 07006

$750,000
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3
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Description

Charming 1942 custom Cape Cod offering approximately 2,614 sq. ft. (original 1,500 sq. ft. plus 1980s addition), set on a beautiful, open, fairly level lot w/ a detached 2 car garage & a serene wooded backdrop featuring a peaceful brook. 3BR, 3 full BA home is rich in character & offers an excellent opportunity for renovation & restoration. The foyer opens to flexible living spaces. To the right, a room currently used as a dining area features custom built-ins & a wood-burning fireplace. To the left,...Charming 1942 custom Cape Cod offering approximately 2,614 sq. ft. (original 1,500 sq. ft. plus 1980s addition), set on a beautiful, open, fairly level lot w/ a detached 2 car garage & a serene wooded backdrop featuring a peaceful brook. 3BR, 3 full BA home is rich in character & offers an excellent opportunity for renovation & restoration. The foyer opens to flexible living spaces. To the right, a room currently used as a dining area features custom built-ins & a wood-burning fireplace. To the left, a second versatile space also w/ built-ins can serve as a formal living room or sitting room. Hand-crafted moldings & original hardwood floors add warmth and detail throughout much of the home. The original Cape section showcases curved archways leading upstairs to two bedrooms w/ original hardwood floors & a full bath with tile finishes and tub insert. The left-side bedroom includes access to a walk-in attic, providing additional storage. The first-floor primary BR is bright & generously sized, w/ carpeting & an en-suite full bath w/ tub insert. The EIK offers a generous footprint & is ready for renovation. Off the kitchen, an enclosed sun porch sits on one side, while a spacious great room on the other features a second wood-burning fireplace, skylight, natural light, & sliding doors to the rear deck. A third full bath w/ stall shower completes the main level. Additional features include radiator heat, baseboard hot water heat, CAC, public water, and public sewer.
  1. Listed by JACQUELINE C SHENLOOGIAN • HAVEN REAL ESTATE COLLECTIVE
  2. Listed by DARCIE VENITO • HAVEN REAL ESTATE COLLECTIVE

Property Details for 78 Orton Road

Style
Custom Home, Cape Cod
Directions
Westville Ave or Harrison Ave to Orton Road
Days On Market
8
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Custom Home
LISTING UPDATED: 04/21/2026 10:36 AM

Property Details for 78 Orton Road

StatusActive
MLS #4020174
Days on Market10
Taxes$13,324 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1942
Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,908 SF
CountyEssex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of HAVEN REAL ESTATE COLLECTIVE, JACQUELINE C SHENLOOGIAN; HAVEN REAL ESTATE COLLECTIVE, DARCIE VENITO
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Building Information for 78 Orton Road

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,908 SF

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Property Information for 78 Orton Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Address Included: Y
  • Middle/Jr High School: CLEVELAND
  • Grade School: WILSON
  • High School: J CALDWELL
  • Active Days on Market: 8
  • Renovated Year: 1980
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: West Caldwell Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 2903
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1621.0
  • Street # Display: 78.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 7
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Orton Rd
  • Zip Code: 07006-8018
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: $13,324
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 484700.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1621-02903-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • 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, Loft Storage, See Remarks
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Lot Description: Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 4
  • Approximate Lot Size: 75X277
  • Total Acres: 0.48
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1942
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 204300.0
  • Assessment Land: 280400.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Concrete Board
  • Exterior Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, SecurSys, Skylight, SmokeDet, StallShw, StallTub, TrckLght, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • # Baths: 3.0
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Dining Room, Family Room, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathMain,BathOthr,DiningRm,Foyer,GreatRm,Kitchen,LivingRm,Screened
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 8
  • Other Room 3: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 78 Orton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4020174

$750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/13/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4020174

$750,000

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Public Records for 78 Orton Road

Taxable ValueLand$280,400Additions$204,300Total$484,700
Tax Record2024$13,261 ($1,105 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,614 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,614 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,774 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942CountyESSEXAPN21 02903-0000-00004

Schools near 78 Orton Road

This home is within Caldwell-West Caldwell Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wilson Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Grover Cleveland Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
James Caldwell High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wilson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Grover Cleveland Middle School
Public6 to 8

James Caldwell High School
Public9 to 12

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More information about 78 Orton Road, West Caldwell, NJ 07006

78 Orton Road is a single family home for sale in West Caldwell, NJ 07006. This property was listed for sale on April 13, 2026 by HAVEN REAL ESTATE COLLECTIVE, it's currently listed at $750,000. This listing's school district is Caldwell-West Caldwell Public School District. Nearby schools include Wilson Elementary School, Grover Cleveland Middle School and James Caldwell High School. 78 Orton Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, single family home built in 1942.

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Listing Courtesy of HAVEN REAL ESTATE COLLECTIVE, JACQUELINE C SHENLOOGIAN; HAVEN REAL ESTATE COLLECTIVE, DARCIE VENITO

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