Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 140 Union Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,592 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $23,936 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00036-03-00208 |
| Primary APN | 11-00036-03-00208 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,592 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 06228 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 UNION AVE |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-1422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-5 |
| Legal Description | 50X100 |
| Legal Block | 36.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 208 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 19600 |
140 Union Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 UNION AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit OUR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 5, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FIN'L RSRCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202611223 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 140 UNION AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1422 |
| Document Number | 0000025354 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625354 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLIFILE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 UNION AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1422 |
| Document Number | 0000025354, |
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| Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625354 |
| Name | OUR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2056 |
| Rate | 6% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 140 UNION AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1422 |
| Document Number | 0000011223 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026011223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $263.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 ZABRISKIE PL, NEW MILFORD, NJ 07646-2919 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 UNION AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1422 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 140 UNION AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1422 |
| Document Number | 0000078393 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 78393 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 140 UNION AVE MAPLEWOOD NJ 070401422, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1422 |
| Document Number | 78394 |
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| Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 78394 |
| Name | AMERICAN FIN'L RSRCS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 4, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Union Ave was $23,936, 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 | $996,900 (-) Land $415,000 Building $581,900 | $996,900 (-) Land $415,000 Building $581,900 | |
| 2025 | $23,936.00 (+3.81%) | $996,900 Land $415,000 Building $581,900 | $996,900 Land $415,000 Building $581,900 |
| 2024 | $23,058.00 | ||
| 2023 | $433,800 Land $225,000 Building $208,800 | $433,800 Land $225,000 Building $208,800 | |
| 2022 | $15,295.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Union Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · 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 140 Union Ave 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 746 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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