Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 20 Prospect Pl, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,924 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,151 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $14,154 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00114-0000-00042 |
| Primary APN | 22-00114-0000-00042 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,924 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,151 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 220011400042 |
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| Street Address | 20 PROSPECT PL |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-5608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-T |
| Legal Description | 50X123 |
| Legal Block | 114 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 17700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Edison National Historic Site listed 1966 · 20 contributing resources · NRIS 66000052 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
20 Prospect Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 PROSPECT PL, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5608 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5650 / 66 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Prospect Pl was $14,154, up 14.8% 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 | $538,800 (-) Land $228,800 Building $310,000 | $538,800 (-) Land $228,800 Building $310,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,154.00 (+14.77%) | $538,800 Land $228,800 Building $310,000 | $538,800 Land $228,800 Building $310,000 |
| 2024 | $12,332.00 | ||
| 2023 | $263,300 Land $112,300 Building $151,000 | $263,300 Land $112,300 Building $151,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,682.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Prospect Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1981–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Prospect 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 650 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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