161 Mitchell St, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Records

Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 161 Mitchell St, West Orange, NJ 07052

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,396 sqft · built 1932
Lot Size0.187 acres (8,154 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$810,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$18,334 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
Nov 2021 Mortgage
+ 7 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-00058-0000-00040-14

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-00058-0000-00040-14
Alternative APNs
  • 22000580000000400014
  • 2200058000000040N

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,396 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1932
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1932
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area8,154 sqft (0.187 acres)
Lot Dimensions151 ft deep x 54 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number2200058000000040N
Street Address161 MITCHELL ST
CityWEST ORANGE
StateNJ
Zip07052-4531
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal Description54X151
Legal Block58
Legal Lot Number40.14
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST ORANGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract17900

Owner

Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 23, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Nov 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SUNQUEST FUNDING LLC
May 24, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
DISCOVER BANK
Mar 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SUNQUEST FUNDING LLC
Jul 26, 2024Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Mar 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SUNQUEST FUNDING LLC
Mar 16, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
SUNQUEST FNDG
Apr 16, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
RIDGE TITLE AGENCY LLC, RIDGE TITLE AGCY LLC
Sep 4, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MK LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 26, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 26, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202443145
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 19, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531

Mortgage

Document Number0000005160
DateJan 23, 2026
Instrument2026005160
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2056

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanyTITLE MASTERS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000130412
DateNov 1, 2021
Instrument2021130412
Lender
NameSUNQUEST FUNDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCRANFORD, NJ 07016
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term472 Months
DueMar 1, 2061

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000031189
DateMay 24, 2023
Instrument2023031189
Lender
NameDISCOVER BANK
TypeBank
AddressGREENWOOD, DE 19950
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 23, 2053

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanyTITLE MASTERS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000030260
DateMar 12, 2021
Instrument2021030260
Lender
NameSUNQUEST FUNDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCRANFORD, NJ 07016
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

July 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateJul 26, 2024
Property Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531
Document Number0000043145
Instrument DateJun 11, 2024
Instrument2024043145
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanyNU WORLD TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,025.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address207 RIVER BEND DR, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017-2662

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531

Mortgage

Document Number0000043146
DateJul 26, 2024
Instrument2024043146
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2054

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 9, 2021
Title CompanyTITLE MASTERS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2021030260
DateMar 12, 2021
Instrument2021030260
Lender
NameSUNQUEST FUNDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCRANFORD, NJ 07016
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531
Document Number0000039540
Instrument DateMar 16, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2020
Title CompanyRIDGE TITLE AGENCY LLC, RIDGE TITLE AGCY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address161 MITCHELL ST WEST ORANGE NJ 070524531, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531

Mortgage

Document Number0000039540
DateApr 22, 2020
Instrument39540
Lender
NameSUNQUEST FNDG
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCRANFORD, NJ 07016-2439
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 21, 2050

April 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateApr 16, 2020
Property Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531
Document Number0000037809
Instrument DateMar 12, 2020
Instrument37809
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2020
Title CompanyRIDGE TITLE AGENCY LLC, RIDGE TITLE AGCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$510.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address161 MITCHELL ST WEST ORANGE NJ 070524531, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address161 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531
Document Number0000090405
Instrument DateSep 4, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2019
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address161 MITCHELL ST WEST ORANGE NJ 070524531, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4531

Mortgage

Document Number0000090405
DateSep 25, 2019
Instrument90405
Lender
NameMK LNDG
AddressNORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91601
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 24, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionWest Orange Township
Unified School DistrictWest Orange Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$697,900 (-) Land $296,700 Building $401,200$697,900 (-) Land $296,700 Building $401,200
2025$18,334.00 (-13.76%)$697,900 (+53.76%) Land $296,700 Building $401,200$697,900 (+53.76%) Land $296,700 Building $401,200
2024$21,260.00 (+5.57%)
2023$453,900 Land $171,900 Building $282,000$453,900 Land $171,900 Building $282,000
2022$20,139.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2022
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 525 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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