Essex County and Caldwell Borough property record for 129 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,533 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,975 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $289,100 (Jun 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $19,571 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00074-0000-00021 |
| Primary APN | 03-00074-0000-00021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,533 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Lot Area | 9,975 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00002068 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 129 BROOKSIDE AVE |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-5712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 105X95 IRR |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 21702 |
129 Brookside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1992.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 BROOKSIDE AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5213 / 517 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 16, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5198000555 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 129 Brookside Ave was $19,571, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Caldwell Borough |
| Unified School District | Caldwell-West Caldwell School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $600,900 (-) Land $312,900 Building $288,000 | $600,900 (-) Land $312,900 Building $288,000 | |
| 2025 | $19,571.00 (+2.29%) | $600,900 Land $312,900 Building $288,000 | $600,900 Land $312,900 Building $288,000 |
| 2024 | $19,132.00 | ||
| 2023 | $600,900 Land $312,900 Building $288,000 | $600,900 Land $312,900 Building $288,000 | |
| 2022 | $18,165.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Brookside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 129 Brookside Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 83% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CALDWELL WATER DEPT serves 9,027 people · EPA ID NJ0703001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ESSEX FELLS WATER DEPT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 12 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 416 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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, Optimum.
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