Essex County and West Caldwell Township property record for 127 Forest Ave, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,888 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,050 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $17,005 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00208-0000-00048 |
| Primary APN | 21-00208-0000-00048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,888 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,252 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Old Parcel Number | 2100005000000041 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 127 FOREST AVE |
| City | WEST CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-7962 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 75X150 AVG |
| Legal Block | 208 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 21803 |
127 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1994.
Source: Essex County and West Caldwell Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 127 FOREST AVE, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006-7962 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5330 / 305 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5225000261 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 127 Forest Ave was $17,005, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and West Caldwell Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | West Caldwell Township |
| Unified School District | Caldwell-West Caldwell School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $618,600 (-) Land $217,700 Building $400,900 | $618,600 (-) Land $217,700 Building $400,900 | |
| 2025 | $17,005.00 (+0.48%) | $618,600 Land $217,700 Building $400,900 | $618,600 Land $217,700 Building $400,900 |
| 2024 | $16,924.00 | ||
| 2023 | $618,600 Land $217,700 Building $400,900 | $618,600 Land $217,700 Building $400,900 | |
| 2022 | $16,442.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 127 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 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 risk around 127 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 Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WEST CALDWELL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 10,759 people · EPA ID NJ0721001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 14 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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