Essex County and Caldwell Borough property record for 15 Forest Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,880 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,060 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $595,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $17,272 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00016-0000-00015 |
| Primary APN | 03-00016-0000-00015 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,880 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1923 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Lot Area | 11,060 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00000300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 FOREST AVE |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-5207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 70X158 IRR |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 21701 |
15 Forest Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 80 KIRK ST, 2, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5822 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202285130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 15 FOREST AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5207 |
| Document Number | 0000085130 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022085130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,487.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 43 BEECHTREE RD, 43, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006-7320 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 FOREST AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5207 |
| Document Number | 0000085138 |
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| Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022085138 |
| Name | NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15 Forest Ave was $17,272, 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 | $530,300 (-) Land $233,700 Building $296,600 | $530,300 (-) Land $233,700 Building $296,600 | |
| 2025 | $17,272.00 (+2.3%) | $530,300 Land $233,700 Building $296,600 | $530,300 Land $233,700 Building $296,600 |
| 2024 | $16,884.00 | ||
| 2023 | $419,500 Land $233,700 Building $185,800 | $419,500 Land $233,700 Building $185,800 | |
| 2022 | $12,681.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 15 Forest 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 | 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 |
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| 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 487 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum.
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