Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 16 Hickory Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,373 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,751 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $476,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $19,448 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00164-03-00022 |
| Primary APN | 22-00164-03-00022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,373 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,373 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,751 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200164C00022 |
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| Street Address | 16 HICKORY RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-1206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 70X125-10X125TR IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKS SEC 04 |
| Legal Block | 164.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6001 |
| Census Tract | 17302 |
16 Hickory Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of October 13, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 HICKORY RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI MORTGAGE ACCESS |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI MORTGAGE ACCESS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211761 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 6248000353 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 16 HICKORY RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1206 |
| Document Number | 0000001762 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 HICKORY RD WEST ORANGE NJ 070521206, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1206 |
| Document Number | 0000001762 |
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| Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1762 |
| Name | MORTGAGE ACCESS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 6, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 HICKORY RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1206 |
| Document Number | 0000001761 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $476.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16 HICKORY RD WEST ORANGE NJ 070521206, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1206 |
| Document Number | 1762 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1762 |
| Name | MORTGAGE ACCESS |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 6, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Hickory Rd was $19,448, up 22.8% from the year before.
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 | $740,300 (-) Land $305,900 Building $434,400 | $740,300 (-) Land $305,900 Building $434,400 | |
| 2025 | $19,448.00 (+22.85%) | $740,300 Land $305,900 Building $434,400 | $740,300 Land $305,900 Building $434,400 |
| 2024 | $15,831.00 | ||
| 2023 | $338,000 Land $140,900 Building $197,100 | $338,000 Land $140,900 Building $197,100 | |
| 2022 | $14,997.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Hickory Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Hickory Rd 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 254 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: T-Mobile.
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