131 Mitchell St, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Records

Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 131 Mitchell St, West Orange, NJ 07052

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,964 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.132 acres (5,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$370,000 (Dec 2016)
Tax Bill$17,010 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-00059-01-00023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-00059-01-00023
Alternative APNs
  • 2200059000100023
  • 2200059A00023

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,964 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,750 sqft (0.132 acres)
Lot Dimensions115 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number2200059A00023
Street Address131 MITCHELL ST
CityWEST ORANGE
StateNJ
Zip07052-4553
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-5
Legal Description50X115
Legal Block59.1
Legal Lot Number23
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST ORANGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract17900

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address131 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4553
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 6, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 6, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016104656
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionWest Orange Township
Unified School DistrictWest Orange Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$647,500 (-) Land $280,500 Building $367,000$647,500 (-) Land $280,500 Building $367,000
2025$17,010.00 (+18.56%)$647,500 (+111.39%) Land $280,500 Building $367,000$647,500 (+111.39%) Land $280,500 Building $367,000
2024$14,347.00 (+5.57%)
2023$306,300 Land $147,500 Building $158,800$306,300 Land $147,500 Building $158,800
2022$13,590.00

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

Flood

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 Policies2 in force

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2022
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 854 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T.

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