Essex County and Cedar Grove Township property record for 21 John Pl, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,218 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,919 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $374,900 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $12,589 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00354-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 04-00354-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,218 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,919 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 040035400005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 JOHN PL |
| City | CEDAR GROVE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07009-1050 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 66X120+32X120TRI IRR |
| Legal Block | 354 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 21300 |
21 John Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 JOHN PL, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1050 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020110284 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 21 JOHN PL, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1050 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000110288 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020110288 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 John Pl was $12,589, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Cedar Grove Township |
| Unified School District | Cedar Grove Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $763,100 (+62.88%) Land $361,300 Building $401,800 | $763,100 (+62.88%) Land $361,300 Building $401,800 | |
| 2025 | $12,589.00 (+2.8%) | $468,500 Land $241,400 Building $227,100 | $468,500 Land $241,400 Building $227,100 |
| 2024 | $12,246.00 | ||
| 2023 | $468,500 Land $241,400 Building $227,100 | $468,500 Land $241,400 Building $227,100 | |
| 2022 | $12,012.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 John Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 21 John 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | CEDAR GROVE WATER DEPT serves 12,900 people · EPA ID NJ0704001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 339 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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