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Property 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, 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. Prof. Pics CS.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 78 Orton Rd
General
- Price: $750,000
- Taxes: $13,324 (2025)
- Status: Coming Soon
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4020174
- Updated: 4/13/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 2 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Bedroom 1, Main Bath, Other Bath, Dining Room, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Screened
- Lower Level: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Security System, Skylight, Smoke Detector, Stall Shower, Stall Shower and Tub, Track Lighting, Window Treatments
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Family Room, See Remarks, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Microwave, Electric Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven
- Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: 1st Floor, Full Bath
- Bedroom 1: First
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Family Room: First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, First
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, First
- Screened Patio/Porch: First
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 7
- Garage Description: Detached Garage, Loft Storage, See Remarks
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Westville Ave or Harrison Ave to Orton Road
School Information
- Elementary School: WILSON
- Middle School: CLEVELAND
- High School: J CALDWELL
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: 2 Units, Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiators - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Custom Home, Cape Cod, Custom Home
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1942
- Remodeled/Updated: 1980
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.48
- Lot Size: 75 x 277
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
- Zoning: Residential
- Lot Description: Open Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $484,700
- Land Assmt: $280,400
- Tax Amount: $13,324
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 1621-02903-0000-00004-0000-
- Block: 2903
- Lot Number: 4
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Schools
Schools serving 78 Orton Rd
School District:Caldwell-West Caldwell School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wilson Elementary School, West Caldwell, NJ 71 Orton Road, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Harrison School 104 Gray Street, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 | PK- | 1.3 mi |
Grover Cleveland Middle School 36 Academy Road, Caldwell, NJ 07006 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
James Caldwell High School 265 Westville Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 78 Orton Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/13/2026
Listed
$750,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 78 Orton Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$13,261
3%
$484,700
—
2022
$12,883
8%
$484,700
—
2021
$11,888
-3%
$484,700
—
2018
$12,253
2%
$484,700
—
2017
$11,996
5%
$484,700
—
2016
$11,453
-8%
$484,700
—
2019
$12,505
11%
$484,700
—
2015
$11,313
3%
$484,700
—
2013
$10,940
—
$484,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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78 Orton Rd, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 (MLS# 4020174) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 78 Orton Rd is currently listed for $750,000 and was received on April 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 78 Orton Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Caldwell? You can browse all West Caldwell real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

