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126 Ward St, Orange, NJ 07050 Property Records

Essex County and City Of Orange Township property record for 126 Ward St, Orange, NJ 07050

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Detailsbuilt 1901
Lot Size0.034 acres (1,477 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$207,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$1,620 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale
Mar 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-01802-0000-00011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-01802-0000-00011
Alternative APNs
  • 1700057000000013
  • 00001250

Exterior

Lot Area1,477 sqft (0.034 acres)
Lot Dimensions91 ft deep x 16 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number00001250
Street Address126 WARD ST
CityORANGE
StateNJ
Zip07050-4009
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal Description1476 SF
Legal Block1802
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCITY OF ORANGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract18400

Owner

126 Ward St, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2022.

Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address135 4TH AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-4801
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 9, 2022Deed, Transfer
SUNNYSIDE TITLE
Mar 11, 2022Deed, Transfer
MADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202274509
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateAug 9, 2022
Property Address126 WARD ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-4009
Document Number0000074509
Instrument DateJul 12, 2022
Instrument2022074509
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2022
Title CompanySUNNYSIDE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$517.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address500 RIVER AVE STE 250, 500, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-4743

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address128 WARD ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-4009

March 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateMar 11, 2022
Property Address126 WARD ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-4009
Document Number0000024177
Instrument DateDec 30, 2021
Instrument2022024177
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2022
Title CompanyMADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address500 RIVER AVE STE 250, 500, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-4743

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address500 RIVER AVE STE 250, 250, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-4743

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Ward St was $1,620, up 3.1% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionCity Of Orange Township
Unified School DistrictOrange City Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$40,200 (-) Land $40,200$40,200 (-) Land $40,200
2025$1,620.00 (+3.12%)$40,200 Land $40,200$40,200 Land $40,200
2024$1,571.00
2023$40,200 Land $40,200$40,200 Land $40,200
2022$1,393.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 126 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.

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 Claims1 (1981)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1981 · 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 126 Ward St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 SystemORANGE WATER DEPT
serves 30,134 people · EPA ID NJ0717001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2021
Monitoring and Reporting10
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 567 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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