Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 142 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,472 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $71,367 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,771 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00122-0000-00051 |
| Primary APN | 22-00122-0000-00051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 220012200051 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 142 WATSON AVE |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-6027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-T |
| Legal Description | 25X100 |
| Legal Block | 122 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 17700 |
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201641770 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 142 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 142 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027 |
| Document Number | 0000064661 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025064661 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GREENVILLE, SC 29601 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 246 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | West Orange Township |
| Unified School District | West Orange Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $410,000 (-) Land $145,000 Building $265,000 | $410,000 (-) Land $145,000 Building $265,000 | |
| 2025 | $10,771.00 (+27.27%) | $410,000 (+126.9%) Land $145,000 Building $265,000 | $410,000 (+126.9%) Land $145,000 Building $265,000 |
| 2024 | $8,463.00 (+5.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $180,700 Land $72,500 Building $108,200 | $180,700 Land $72,500 Building $108,200 | |
| 2022 | $8,017.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | 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 650 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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