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125 Forest Ave, West Caldwell (Caldwell), NJ 07006 Property Records

Essex County and West Caldwell Township property record for 125 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ 07006

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,380 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.269 acres (11,700 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$550,000 (Jun 2008)
Tax Bill$11,494 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Transfer
Sep 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-00208-0000-00047

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-00208-0000-00047
Alternative APNs
  • 2100005000000039
  • 210020800047

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,380 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,380 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area11,700 sqft (0.269 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 78 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number2100005000000039
Street Address125 FOREST AVE
CityWEST CALDWELL
StateNJ
Zip07006-7962
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-4
Legal Description78X150
Legal Block208
Legal Lot Number47
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CALDWELL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract21803

Owner

125 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2021.

Source: Essex County and West Caldwell Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address125 FOREST AVE, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006-7962
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 17, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WEICHERT FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 10, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 10, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 4, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20088052289
Deed Book / Page12140 / 2395
Last Transfer DateDec 23, 2021
Transfer Doc0000015961
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateFeb 17, 2022
Property Address125 FOREST AVE, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006-7962
Document Number0000015961
Instrument DateDec 23, 2021
Instrument2022015961
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address125 FOREST AVE, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006-7962

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address125 FOREST AVE, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006-7962
Document Number0000109752
Instrument DateSep 22, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 16, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL AGENCY SOLUTION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address125 FOREST AVE WEST CALDWELL NJ 070067962, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006-7962

Mortgage

Document Number0000109752
DateNov 5, 2020
Instrument109752
Lender
NameWEICHERT FIN'L
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressMORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 4, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 125 Forest Ave was $11,494, up 0.5% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and West Caldwell Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionWest Caldwell Township
Unified School DistrictCaldwell-West Caldwell School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$418,100 (-) Land $221,700 Building $196,400$418,100 (-) Land $221,700 Building $196,400
2025$11,494.00 (+0.48%)$418,100 Land $221,700 Building $196,400$418,100 Land $221,700 Building $196,400
2024$11,439.00
2023$418,100 Land $221,700 Building $196,400$418,100 Land $221,700 Building $196,400
2022$11,113.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 125 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979–2008)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimDec 2008 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 125 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWEST CALDWELL WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 10,759 people · EPA ID NJ0721001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2020
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2025
Monitoring and Reporting14
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.

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