162 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Records

Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 162 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,962 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$457,000 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill	$11,351 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Mortgage Feb 2025 Line of Credit + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22-00122-0000-00061`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22-00122-0000-00061`
Alternative APN	`220012200061`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,962 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1908
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	220012200061
Street Address	162 WATSON AVE
City	WEST ORANGE
State	NJ
Zip	07052-6027
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-T
Legal Description	25X100 IRR
Legal Subdivision	WATCHUNG HEIGHTS 724 BLDG
Legal Block	122
Legal Lot Number	61
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	WEST ORANGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	17700

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	162 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 10, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Feb 4, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Apr 9, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS
Feb 25, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer LENDINGHOME FNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 9, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 9, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 25, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202035919
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 15, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0008040118
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Property Address	162 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025
Title Company	RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000024044
Date	Mar 10, 2022
Instrument	2022024044

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	358 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

February 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Property Address	162 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	162 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007332
Date	Feb 4, 2025
Instrument	2025007332

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FLINT, MI 48501

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	355 Months
Due	Sep 4, 2054

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Apr 9, 2020
Property Address	162 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027
Document Number	0000035919
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2020
Instrument	35919
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 15, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$457.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	162 WATSON AVE WEST ORANGE NJ 070526027, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Property Address	162 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027
Document Number	0000035921
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 1, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	162 WATSON AVE WEST ORANGE NJ 070526027, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027

Mortgage

Document Number	0000035921
Date	Apr 9, 2020
Instrument	35921

Lender

Name	CALIBER HM LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 8, 2050

February 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Feb 25, 2019
Property Address	162 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027
Document Number	0000016149
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2019
Instrument	16149
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 23, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$125.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	384 MAIN ST ORANGE NJ 070502722, ORANGE, NJ 07050-2722

Mortgage

Document Number	16162
Date	Feb 25, 2019
Instrument	16162

Lender

Name	LENDINGHOME FNDG
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Essex County
County Subdivision	West Orange Township
Unified School District	West Orange Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$432,100 (-) Land $145,000 Building $287,100	$432,100 (-) Land $145,000 Building $287,100
2025	$11,351.00 (+14.64%)	$432,100 (+104.4%) Land $145,000 Building $287,100	$432,100 (+104.4%) Land $145,000 Building $287,100
2024	$9,901.00 (+5.57%)
2023		$211,400 Land $72,500 Building $138,900	$211,400 Land $72,500 Building $138,900
2022	$9,379.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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