Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 21 Hickory Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,642 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,248 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $725,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $16,579 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00164-04-00022 |
| Primary APN | 22-00164-04-00022 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,642 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,642 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,248 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200164D00022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 HICKORY RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-1205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 58X125-12X125TR |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKS HILLS SEC 04 |
| Legal Block | 164.4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 17302 |
21 Hickory Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 HICKORY RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Deed, Transfer CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202352799 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 21 HICKORY RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000052799 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023052799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,812.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 S ORANGE AVE, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079-1715 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 HICKORY RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000052800 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023052800 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 21 HICKORY RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000011264 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023011264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 66 PARK RD, YULAN, NY 12792-5102 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 71 S ORANGE AVE # 148, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079-1715 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Hickory Rd was $16,579, up 20.5% 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 | $631,100 (-) Land $296,300 Building $334,800 | $631,100 (-) Land $296,300 Building $334,800 | |
| 2025 | $16,579.00 (+20.52%) | $631,100 Land $296,300 Building $334,800 | $631,100 Land $296,300 Building $334,800 |
| 2024 | $13,756.00 | ||
| 2023 | $293,700 (-) Land $131,300 Building $162,400 | $293,700 (-) Land $131,300 Building $162,400 | |
| 2022 | $12,781.00 (+1.95%) Veteran's exemption | $293,700 Land $131,300 Building $162,400 | $293,700 Land $131,300 Building $162,400 |
| 2021 | $12,537.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 21 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 21 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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