Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 2 Lessing Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,491 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,199 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $795,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $18,439 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00158-05-00017 |
| Primary APN | 22-00158-05-00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,491 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,491 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,199 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200158E00017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2 LESSING RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-3113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | 70X160-5X160 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSHIP/WEST ORANGE |
| Legal Block | 158.5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 18000 |
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SPENCER SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202416433 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3113 |
| Document Number | 0000016433 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024016433 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,987.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 WASHINGTON AVE # AVET639, AVET639, CARTERET, NJ 07008-2771 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3113 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 2 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3113 |
| Document Number | 0000008414 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2 LESSING RD WEST ORANGE NJ 070523113, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3113 |
| Document Number | 0000008414 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 8414 |
| Name | SPENCER SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 21, 2036 |
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | West Orange Township |
| Unified School District | West Orange Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $701,900 (-) Land $303,600 Building $398,300 | $701,900 (-) Land $303,600 Building $398,300 | |
| 2025 | $18,439.00 (-3.96%) | $701,900 (+71.24%) Land $303,600 Building $398,300 | $701,900 (+71.24%) Land $303,600 Building $398,300 |
| 2024 | $19,199.00 (+5.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $409,900 Land $161,800 Building $248,100 | $409,900 Land $161,800 Building $248,100 | |
| 2022 | $18,187.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | 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 322 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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