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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$560K

The median listing price in East Orange, NJ ZIP 07017 is $559,950 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,100/mo

The median market rent in East Orange, NJ ZIP 07017 is $2,100/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
310 days

The median days on market in East Orange, NJ ZIP 07017 is 310 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
4.50%

At a median list price of $559,950 and a median rent of $2,100/month, the gross rental yield in East Orange, NJ ZIP 07017 is 4.50% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,775/mo STR · $2,100/mo LTR

In East Orange, NJ ZIP 07017, median Airbnb revenue is $2,775/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,100/month as of June 2026.

East Orange, NJ 07017 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 07017

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
109
Active Listings
67
Sold Properties
42

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$559,950
Median Sold Price
$504,000
Median Price per Sqft
$241/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,100

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.93%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
310
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in East Orange, NJ, are averaging 6.53%, which is 0.36% lower than the 6.89% rates observed at this time in 2025.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market value signal is the median sold price $504,000, which represents the most reliable recent transaction benchmark versus asking levels; the median listing price $559,950 creates a visible pricing gap that may indicate lingering seller optimism relative to completed sales. up
  2. Liquidity appears muted: the median days on market 310 points to slower sales velocity, and the sample shows elevated inventory relative to sales activity, which may indicate pricing friction for properties that are not recently refreshed or priced competitively.
  3. Market balance is broadly neutral: the market temperature neutral combined with a year-over-year price direction of up suggests a balanced-to-seller-leaning environment for well-positioned homes; interest rate conditions are a moderating factor—current 30-year fixed mortgage rates are 6.53%, with interest rate pressure described as moderate.
  4. Rental-side strength supports investor and owner-occupier demand: the median market rent $2,100 and a rent year-over-year trend of up indicate rising rental income potential that could underpin buyer interest in well-located, rent-ready SFR and condo assets.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

189 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange, NJ 07017
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

13 beds6 baths3,309 sqft
$865,000
Mar 1, 2026
$261/sqft/sqft
164 days on market
97 William St, East Orange, NJ 07017
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

6 beds5 baths2,994 sqft
$780,000
Mar 1, 2026
$261/sqft/sqft
292 days on market
107 N Maple Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

7 beds4 baths2,984 sqft
$750,000
Apr 1, 2026
$251/sqft/sqft
180 days on market
89 Hamilton St, East Orange, NJ 07017
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds2 baths1,496 sqft
$600,000
May 1, 2026
$401/sqft/sqft
319 days on market
614 Springdale Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017
Value

Sold below market average

7 beds4 baths3,152 sqft
$590,000
Apr 1, 2026
$187/sqft/sqft
525 days on market
122 4th Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds3 baths1,458 sqft
$585,000
May 1, 2026
$401/sqft/sqft
290 days on market
56 Fair St, East Orange, NJ 07017
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

3 beds1 baths1,341 sqft
$305,000
Apr 1, 2026
$227/sqft/sqft
129 days on market
14 Davis Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017
Value

Sold below market average

- beds- baths2,052 sqft
$206,000
Apr 1, 2026
$100/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$1,414/mo
07017 Avg Rent
07017 Cost to Own
Rent$2,100
Own$3,514

20% down, 6.53% rate, 1.9% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

07017 Avg nightly rate
07017 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$212/night
Occupancy142 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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