Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 14 Berkeley St, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,554 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,302 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,692 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00046-01-00265 |
| Primary APN | 11-00046-01-00265 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,302 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00181 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14 BERKELEY ST |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-3317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2-4 |
| Legal Description | 33X100 |
| Legal Block | 46.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 265 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 19700 |
14 Berkeley St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 BERKELEY ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 14 BERKELEY ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3317 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000128910 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020128910 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 306 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 14 BERKELEY ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3317 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001756 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022001756 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14 Berkeley St was $12,692, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Maplewood Township |
| Unified School District | South Orange-Maplewood School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $528,600 (-) Land $170,400 Building $358,200 | $528,600 (-) Land $170,400 Building $358,200 | |
| 2025 | $12,692.00 (+3.81%) | $528,600 Land $170,400 Building $358,200 | $528,600 Land $170,400 Building $358,200 |
| 2024 | $12,226.00 | ||
| 2023 | $246,800 Land $133,000 Building $113,800 | $246,800 Land $133,000 Building $113,800 | |
| 2022 | $8,702.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 Berkeley St 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · 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.
The area around 14 Berkeley St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 854 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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