51 Lessing Rd
West Orange Twp., NJ 07052-2605
- 4 beds
- 2.5 baths
- – sqft
- 1950 build
- – on site
Nestled in the picturesque St. Cloud neighborhood, is this expansive Mid-Century Ranch with superb space and stunning views of the surrounding hills. Move right in and enjoy the freshly-painted interior and open floor plan. This well-maintained home offers really good-sized bedrooms, 2 large living rooms (one could be used as the 4th bedroom), 2 renovated bathrooms (1 primary ensuite), a stunning eat-in kitchen with white cabinets, stainless appliances, quartz countertops, large center island & wine refrigerator, 2 finished rooms in the basement, huge storage room, laundry room, pantry & gym area, powder room and inside access to the 2 car attached garage. There are lots of work-from-home and flex space options here. A lovely deck overlooks the large, beautifully-landscaped backyard with mature plantings that provide excellent privacy. Additional highlights include spacious closets and storage, central air, newer windows and blinds, a woodburning fireplace, and outdoor dog run. Just around the corner you can catch the town jitney bus which takes only 11 minutes to the NYC direct train at Mountain & South Orange stations. The St. Cloud neighborhood is popular due to its highly rated elementary school, low density properties and natural beauty. Property taxes are expected to go down as a result of the townwide revaluation. 2025 estimated taxes are expected to be $16,827.
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Last updated Mar 13, 2025
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MLS# 3949741 —
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The Building
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Construction Date/Year Built:1950
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Style:Ranch
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Primary Style:Ranch
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Roof Description:Asphalt Shingle
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Exterior Description:Stucco, Vinyl Siding
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Color of Building:White
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Basement:Yes
Interior
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Interior Features:Blinds, Track Lighting
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Flooring:Carpeting, Tile, Wood
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# of Rooms:8
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Level 1 Rooms:3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
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Kitchen Level:First
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Kitchen Area:Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
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Living Room Level:First
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Dining Room Level:First
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Family Room Level:First
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Den Level:Basement
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Basement Level Rooms:Laundry Room, Office, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room
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Basement Description:Finished, Full
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Other Room 1 Level:Basement
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Other Room 1:Office
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Other Room 2 Level:Basement
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Other Room 2:Laundry Room
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Other Room 3 Level:Basement
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Other Room 3:Rec Room
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Other Room 4 Level:Basement
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Other Room 4:Storage Room
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# of Fireplaces:1
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Fireplace Description:Living Room, Wood Burning
Financial & Terms
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Possession:30-45 days
Location
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Directions:Between Birchwood Ave and St Cloud Ave.
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Latitude:40.77699
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Longitude:-74.27186
The Property
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Property Subtype:Single Family
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Approx Lot Size:84 Sqft
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Lot Identifier:228
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Exterior Features:Deck, Dog Run, Metal Fence, Storm Door(s)
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Easements:Unknown
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Assessment Land:164200
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Listing Agent
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- Agent phone:
- (917) 301-1681
- Office phone:
- (973) 783-7400
Taxes
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Tax ID For Property:1622-00158-0014-00228-0000-
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Tax Year:2024
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Tax Rate Year:2024
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Tax Rate Amount:4.684
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Tax Amount:$18,009
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Beds
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# of Bedrooms:4
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Master Bedroom Description:1st Floor, Full Bath
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Bedroom 1 Level:First
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Bedroom 2 Level:First
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Bedroom 3 Level:First
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Bedroom 4 Level:First
Baths
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# of Baths:2.10
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# of Full Baths:2
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# of Half Baths:1
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Master Bath Features:Stall Shower
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling:Central Air
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Heating:Baseboard - Hotwater
Utilities
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Utilities:Electric, Gas-Natural
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Water:Public Water, Water Charge Extra
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Fuel Type:Gas-Natural
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Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Appliances
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Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Schools
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Grade School:ST CLOUD
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High School:W ORANGE
The Community
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Section/Subdiv/Development:St Cloud
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Community Living:No
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Assessment Total:384500
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Assessment Bldg:220300
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Parking
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# of Garage Spaces:2
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Garage Description:Attached Garage
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# of Parking Spaces:4
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Parking/Driveway Description:Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$729,000
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$3,903
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Total | $4,103/mo.* |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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3/13/25
Mar 13, 2025
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Listed / Active | GSMLS | $729,000 | |
3/7/25
Mar 7, 2025
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Coming Soon | GSMLS | $729,000 | 26.8% (5.9% / YR) |
8/11/20
Aug 11, 2020
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GSMLS | $575,000 | 8.7% |

79% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price
Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $57k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $199k over asking price.