Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 20 Colony Dr E, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,183 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,139 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $706,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $18,780 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00058-0000-00055 |
| Primary APN | 22-00058-0000-00055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,183 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 7,139 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 220005800055 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 COLONY DR E |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-4615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | 70X102 |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 17900 |
20 Colony Dr E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 COLONY DR E, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021112326 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5239000883 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 COLONY DR E, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4615 |
| Document Number | 2021112326 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021112326 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACRES LAND TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,765.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1609 SNYDER TRL, 1609, LEANDER, TX 78641-2899 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 COLONY DR E, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4615 |
| Document Number | 2021112327 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021112327 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Colony Dr E was $18,780, down 4.2% from the year before.
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 | $714,900 (-) Land $305,200 Building $409,700 | $714,900 (-) Land $305,200 Building $409,700 | |
| 2025 | $18,780.00 (-4.19%) | $714,900 Land $305,200 Building $409,700 | $714,900 Land $305,200 Building $409,700 |
| 2024 | $19,602.00 | ||
| 2023 | $418,500 Land $159,600 Building $258,900 | $418,500 Land $159,600 Building $258,900 | |
| 2022 | $18,568.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Colony Dr E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 20 Colony Dr E 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
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| 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 400 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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