Essex County and Caldwell Borough property record for 17 Ward Pl, Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,378 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,601 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $12,767 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00024-0000-00008 |
| Primary APN | 03-00024-0000-00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,378 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Lot Area | 7,601 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00000493 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 WARD PL |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-5007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 50X152 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 21701 |
17 Ward Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 WARD PL, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5704 / 81 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 17 WARD PL, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5007 |
| Document Number | 0000009254 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 17 WARD PL CALDWELL NJ 070065007, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5007 |
| Document Number | 0000009254 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9254 |
| Name | NJ LENDERS |
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| Address | LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Ward Pl was $12,767, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Caldwell Borough |
| Unified School District | Caldwell-West Caldwell School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $392,000 (-) Land $240,000 Building $152,000 | $392,000 (-) Land $240,000 Building $152,000 | |
| 2025 | $12,767.00 (+2.29%) | $392,000 Land $240,000 Building $152,000 | $392,000 Land $240,000 Building $152,000 |
| 2024 | $12,481.00 | ||
| 2023 | $392,000 Land $240,000 Building $152,000 | $392,000 Land $240,000 Building $152,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,850.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Ward Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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 Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1984 · Coastal Storms & Flooding |
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 17 Ward Pl 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CALDWELL WATER DEPT serves 9,027 people · EPA ID NJ0703001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ESSEX FELLS WATER DEPT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 12 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 542 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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