Essex County and Caldwell Borough property record for 16 Chestnut St, Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,540 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $167,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $12,579 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00058-01-00021 |
| Primary APN | 03-00058-01-00021 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00001785 |
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| Street Address | 16 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-6002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 50X128 IRR |
| Legal Block | 58.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 21702 |
16 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1996.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 CHESTNUT ST, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-6002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5439 / 895 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Chestnut St was $12,579, 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 | $386,200 (-) Land $237,500 Building $148,700 | $386,200 (-) Land $237,500 Building $148,700 | |
| 2025 | $12,579.00 (+2.3%) | $386,200 Land $237,500 Building $148,700 | $386,200 Land $237,500 Building $148,700 |
| 2024 | $12,296.00 | ||
| 2023 | $386,200 Land $237,500 Building $148,700 | $386,200 Land $237,500 Building $148,700 | |
| 2022 | $11,674.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2007–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Chestnut St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 312 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: Optimum.
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