Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 21 Oak Crest Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,721 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,873 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $522,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $16,936 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00164-03-00006 |
| Primary APN | 22-00164-03-00006 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,721 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,873 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200164C00006 |
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| Street Address | 21 OAK CREST RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-1211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 71X125 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKS SEC 02 |
| Legal Block | 164.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6001 |
| Census Tract | 17302 |
21 Oak Crest Rd 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 | 21 OAK CREST RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
| Jun 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021118827 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 21 OAK CREST RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1211 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000103777 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020103777 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 21 OAK CREST RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000118827 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021118827 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACRES LAND TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,305.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 OAK CREST RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1211 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 OAK CREST RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000118828 |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021118828 |
| Name | NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 21 OAK CREST RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000065354 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 OAK CREST RD WEST ORANGE NJ 070521211, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000065354 |
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| Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 65354 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
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| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Oak Crest Rd was $16,936, up 10.7% 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 | $644,700 (-) Land $302,300 Building $342,400 | $644,700 (-) Land $302,300 Building $342,400 | |
| 2025 | $16,936.00 (+10.68%) | $644,700 Land $302,300 Building $342,400 | $644,700 Land $302,300 Building $342,400 |
| 2024 | $15,302.00 | ||
| 2023 | $326,700 Land $137,300 Building $189,400 | $326,700 Land $137,300 Building $189,400 | |
| 2022 | $14,495.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Oak Crest 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 Oak Crest 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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