166 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Records

Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 166 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,954 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size	0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$450,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$12,426 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22-00122-0000-00065`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22-00122-0000-00065`
Alternative APN	`220012200065`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,954 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1921
Effective Year Built	Effective 1921
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	220012200065
Street Address	166 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
Legal Block	122
Legal Lot Number	65
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	118 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6017
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 18, 2021	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Feb 6, 2017	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WEICHERT FINANCIAL SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021125358
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Oct 18, 2021
Property Address	166 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027
Document Number	0000125358
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2021
Instrument	2021125358
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025
Title Company	NU WORLD TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,125.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	89 KIRK ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5839

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	166 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027

Mortgage

Document Number	0000125359
Date	Oct 18, 2021
Instrument	2021125359

Lender

Name	SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

February 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Feb 6, 2017
Property Address	166 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027
Document Number	0000011137
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2017
Instrument	2017011137
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12 URBAN ST, 12, STAMFORD, CT 06905-3965

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	166 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6027

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011139
Date	Feb 6, 2017
Instrument	2017011139

Lender

Name	WEICHERT FINANCIAL SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider

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		$473,000 (-) Land $145,000 Building $328,000	$473,000 (-) Land $145,000 Building $328,000
2025	$12,426.00 (+16.97%)	$473,000 (+108.55%) Land $145,000 Building $328,000	$473,000 (+108.55%) Land $145,000 Building $328,000
2024	$10,623.00 (+5.56%)
2023		$226,800 Land $72,500 Building $154,300	$226,800 Land $72,500 Building $154,300
2022	$10,063.00

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 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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