Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 157 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,582 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,402 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,507 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00049-03-00539 |
| Primary APN | 11-00049-03-00539 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,582 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,402 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Account Number | 01896 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-3201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-4 |
| Legal Description | 34X100 |
| Legal Block | 49.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 539 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 19700 |
157 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2014.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 FRANKLIN AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12517 / 703 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 157 FRANKLIN AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3201 |
| Document Number | 0000046877 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202646877 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 FRANKLIN AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3201 |
| Document Number | 0000046877, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202646877 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 8.44% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Franklin Ave was $12,507, 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 | $520,900 (-) Land $213,300 Building $307,600 | $520,900 (-) Land $213,300 Building $307,600 | |
| 2025 | $12,507.00 (+3.81%) | $520,900 Land $213,300 Building $307,600 | $520,900 Land $213,300 Building $307,600 |
| 2024 | $12,048.00 | ||
| 2023 | $311,500 Land $158,300 Building $153,200 | $311,500 Land $158,300 Building $153,200 | |
| 2022 | $10,983.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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.
The area around 157 Franklin 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 809 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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