Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 157 Mitchell St, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,273 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.372 acres (16,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $21,326 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jul 2024 Second Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00058-0000-00040-12 |
| Primary APN | 22-00058-0000-00040-12 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,273 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,200 sqft (0.372 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200058000000040L |
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| Street Address | 157 MITCHELL ST |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-4514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | 108X150 IRR |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40.12 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 17900 |
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, APN 22-00058-0000-00040-12, as of July 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 09, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Oct 21, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CITIZENS BK NA |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CITIZENS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019106782 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 157 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4514 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | SECURITY SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, EQUITY SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000043810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043810 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 157 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4514 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000041718 |
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| Date | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024041718 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENWOOD, DE 19950 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 18, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 157 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4514 |
| Document Number | 0000106783 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | EVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 MITCHELL ST WEST ORANGE NJ 070524514, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4514 |
| Document Number | 0000106783 |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 106783 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK NA |
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| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 157 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4514 |
| Document Number | 0000106782 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019106782 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 157 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4514 |
| Document Number | 0000106782 |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2518/224 |
| Instrument | 2019106782 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2049 |
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll as of July 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | West Orange Township |
| Unified School District | West Orange Town School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $811,800 (-) Land $333,000 Building $478,800 | $811,800 (-) Land $333,000 Building $478,800 | |
| 2025 | $21,326.00 (+3.22%) | $811,800 (+84.04%) Land $333,000 Building $478,800 | $811,800 (+84.04%) Land $333,000 Building $478,800 |
| 2024 | $20,661.00 (+5.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $441,100 Land $187,400 Building $253,700 | $441,100 Land $187,400 Building $253,700 | |
| 2022 | $19,571.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (34013C), as of September 24, 2020 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 340130179001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 525 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NJ0712001, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS private · serves 217,230 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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