Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 20 Hickory Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,256 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,751 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $302,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $15,985 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Sep 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00164-03-00020 |
| Primary APN | 22-00164-03-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,751 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200164C00020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 HICKORY RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-1206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 70X125-10X125TR |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKS SEC 04 |
| Legal Block | 164.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6001 |
| Census Tract | 17302 |
20 Hickory Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2019.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 127 ANDOVER DR, WAYNE, NJ 07470-2951 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Administrator's Deed, Transfer PRESTIGE TITLE |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201249007 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12373 / 1318 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000090762 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Administrator's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 20 HICKORY RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1206 |
| Document Number | 0000031342 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631342 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 127 ANDOVER DR, WAYNE, NJ 07470-2951 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 20 HICKORY RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | WESCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000090769 |
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| Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019090769 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Hickory Rd was $15,985, up 29.9% 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 | $608,500 (-) Land $305,900 Building $302,600 | $608,500 (-) Land $305,900 Building $302,600 | |
| 2025 | $15,985.00 (+29.86%) | $608,500 Land $305,900 Building $302,600 | $608,500 Land $305,900 Building $302,600 |
| 2024 | $12,309.00 | ||
| 2023 | $262,800 Land $140,900 Building $121,900 | $262,800 Land $140,900 Building $121,900 | |
| 2022 | $11,660.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Hickory Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Hickory Rd 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 254 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: T-Mobile.
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