Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 197 Jacoby St, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,320 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,371 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00047-02-00266 |
| Primary APN | 11-00047-02-00266 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,498 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 02807 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 JACOBY ST |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-3305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2-4 |
| Legal Description | 35X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILTON TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 47.2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 266 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 19700 |
197 Jacoby St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2009.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 JACOBY ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6353 / 316 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0009052122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Jacoby St was $11,371, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Maplewood Township |
| Unified School District | South Orange-Maplewood School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $473,600 (-) Land $194,000 Building $279,600 | $473,600 (-) Land $194,000 Building $279,600 | |
| 2025 | $11,371.00 (+3.81%) | $473,600 Land $194,000 Building $279,600 | $473,600 Land $194,000 Building $279,600 |
| 2024 | $10,954.00 | ||
| 2023 | $281,100 Land $135,000 Building $146,100 | $281,100 Land $135,000 Building $146,100 | |
| 2022 | $9,911.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 Jacoby St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 197 Jacoby 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 854 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 |
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