Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 16 Pitney St, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,356 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,601 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $14,062 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00176-19-00018 |
| Primary APN | 22-00176-19-00018 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,356 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,601 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200176S00018 |
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| Street Address | 16 PITNEY ST |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | 76X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST ORANGE |
| Legal Block | 176 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 17301 |
16 Pitney St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 PITNEY ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202190997 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007067897 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 PITNEY ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2019 |
| Document Number | 2021090997 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021090997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,050.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 590 OLD DOVER RD, 590, MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950-1120 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16 PITNEY ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2019 |
| Document Number | 2021090998 |
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| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021090998 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 16 PITNEY ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000045792 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 PITNEY ST WEST ORANGE NJ 070522019, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000045792 |
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| Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 45792 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 16, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Pitney St was $14,062, up 13.5% 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 | $535,300 (-) Land $283,200 Building $252,100 | $535,300 (-) Land $283,200 Building $252,100 | |
| 2025 | $14,062.00 (+13.5%) | $535,300 Land $283,200 Building $252,100 | $535,300 Land $283,200 Building $252,100 |
| 2024 | $12,389.00 | ||
| 2023 | $264,500 Land $140,000 Building $124,500 | $264,500 Land $140,000 Building $124,500 | |
| 2022 | $11,735.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Pitney St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 17 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 16 Pitney St 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 446 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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