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$850,000

279 Scotland Rd, South Orange Village Twp., NJ 07079

7beds

4,150sqft

$6,167/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1880

0.33 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$205/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

High ceilingsOriginal characterOriginal woodworkStained glass

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.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 1

Level: Second
Area: 285
Dimensions: 19 x 15

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 320
Dimensions: 20 x 16

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 320
Dimensions: 20 x 16

Bedroom 4

Level: Third
Area: 182
Dimensions: 13 x 14

Bedroom 5

Area: 285
Dimensions: 19 x 15

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 300
Dimensions: 20 x 15

Kitchen

Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Level: First
Area: 208
Dimensions: 13 x 16

Living room

Level: First
Area: 255
Dimensions: 17 x 15

Heating

2 Units, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Washer

Features

Bedroom
Flooring: Wood
Basement: Yes,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 5
Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Non-Functional

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,150
Total interior livable area: 4,150 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Detached Garage
Garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 6

Features

Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

Size: 0.33 Acres
Dimensions: .325 AC

Details

Parcel number: 1619011010000000310000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Shingle
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1880

Utilities & green energy

Gas: Gas-Natural
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector

Location

Region: South Orange

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $205/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,201,800
Annual tax amount: $31,054
Date on market: 10/9/2026
Ownership type: Fee Simple
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$5,058/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/9/2026	Listed for sale	$850,000+37.1%$205/sqft
Source: GSMLS #4057998 Report a problem
9/4/2026	Sold	$620,000-27%$149/sqft
Source: GSMLS #4035130 Report a problem
7/18/2026	Pending sale	$849,000$205/sqft
Source: GSMLS #4035130 Report a problem
7/10/2026	Listed for sale	$849,000$205/sqft
Source: GSMLS #4035130 Report a problem
7/2/2026	Pending sale	$849,000$205/sqft
Source: GSMLS #4035130 Report a problem
6/17/2026	Listed for sale	$849,000$205/sqft
Source: GSMLS #4035130 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$31,055 +3%	$1,201,800
2024	$30,153 +11.1%	$1,201,800 +55.2%
2023	$27,151 +3%	$774,200
2022	$26,363	$774,200
2021	$26,363 +6.5%	$774,200
2020	$24,759 +1.5%	$774,200
2019	$24,387	$774,200
2018	$24,387 -7.5%	$774,200
2017	$26,363 +2.4%	$774,200 +12.4%
2016	$25,750 +2.1%	$688,700
2015	$25,213 +3%	$688,700
2014	$24,476 +2.5%	$688,700
2013	$23,870 +1.4%	$688,700
2012	$23,534 +4%	$688,700 -20%
2011	$22,638 +3.8%	$861,100
2010	$21,803 +3.6%	$861,100
2009	$21,054 +22%	$861,100
2008	$17,252 +5.5%	$861,100 +224.9%
2007	$16,351	$265,000
2006	--	$265,000
2005	--	$265,000
2004	$14,734	$265,000
2003	--	$265,000
2002	--	$265,000
2001	--	$265,000