About this home

Tucked away in the desirable St. Cloud neighborhood of West Orange, this updated custom-built home offers an exceptional blend of space, comfort, and flexibility. Much larger than it appears from the street, the home's expansive 4,494 sq. ft. of livable space (including the finished walkout basement) and thoughtfully designed floor plan easily accommodate a wide range of living styles. Bright and airy interiors feature hardwood floors, recessed lighting, a dual-sided gas fireplace, oversized bay and picture windows, and a new roof (2022). The stylish eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, maple cabinetry, and LG stainless steel appliances including a new gas range (2026) and flows seamlessly into the dining area with sliders to a spacious deck. Two first-floor bedrooms and a full bath offer valuable flexibility for guests, work-from-home needs, or private living quarters. A private rear staircase leads to the primary suite with a walk-in closet and spa-like bath. Upstairs also includes three additional bedrooms, a full bath, a roomy family room, and a large laundry area. The finished walk-out basement adds even more usable space with new 2026 flooring, a half bath, and access to a private patio. This bonus level is ideal for recreation, fitness or media room. Located in a top-rated school district near shopping, dining, nature reservations, transit, major highways, an in-town Midtown Direct Jitney and just 30 minutes from Newark Airport, 39 Lessing Road truly has it all.

Facts and features

Schools

• West Orange High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.1 mi

  6

• Edison Middle School

  elementary · 6 · 2.3 mi

  6

• Fedcap School

  middle · 8-12 · 0.4 mi

• St. Cloud Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.6 mi

  9

• Solomon Schechter Day School

  middle · 6-12 · 0.6 mi

• Roosevelt Middle School

  middle · 7-8 · 0.8 mi

  6

Price history

• Oct 15, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Oct 15, 2026 · Listed$1,099,000
• Oct 8, 2026 · Listed$1,225,000
• Sep 1, 1998 · Sold$235,000

Tax history

• 2025$25,198 tax · $959,200 assessed
• 2024$22,211 tax · $959,200 assessed
• 2023$21,803 tax · $474,200 assessed
• 2022$21,040 tax · $474,200 assessed
• 2021$20,646 tax · $474,200 assessed
• 2020$20,314 tax · $474,200 assessed
• 2019$19,731 tax · $474,200 assessed
• 2018$19,148 tax · $474,200 assessed

Home value

$1,175,600

• Cotality$1,175,600
• Quantarium$1,136,838
• Collateral Analytics$1,391,000

Where it is