Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 157 Watson Ave, #59, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,106 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $13,697 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 22-00123-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 22-00123-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,106 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 220012300001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 WATSON AVE, 59 |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-T |
| Legal Description | 50X100 |
| Legal Block | 123 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| 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 | 25 ALANON ST, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981-2305 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008777 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 157 WATSON AVE # 59, 59, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6026 |
| Document Number | 0000008777 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 8777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 6 FOREST WAY WHIPPANY NJ 07981, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981 |
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 | $521,400 (-) Land $180,000 Building $341,400 | $521,400 (-) Land $180,000 Building $341,400 | |
| 2025 | $13,697.00 (+8.79%) | $521,400 (+93.97%) Land $180,000 Building $341,400 | $521,400 (+93.97%) Land $180,000 Building $341,400 |
| 2024 | $12,590.00 (+5.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $268,800 Land $90,000 Building $178,800 | $268,800 Land $90,000 Building $178,800 | |
| 2022 | $11,926.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 |
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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 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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