Essex County and Caldwell Borough property record for 21 Smull Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,039 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $12,774 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00023-0000-00017-01 |
| Primary APN | 03-00023-0000-00017-01 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,039 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1922 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Lot Area | 8,499 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00000474 |
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| Street Address | 21 SMULL AVE |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-5011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OR/C |
| Legal Description | 50X170 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 21701 |
21 Smull Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 SMULL AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202410271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 21 SMULL AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5011 |
| Document Number | 0000010271 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024010271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 11 DANIELLE DR, WAYNE, NJ 07470-2538 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 21 SMULL AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5011 |
| Document Number | 0000010287 |
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| Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024010287 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Mar 19, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Smull Ave was $12,774, down 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Caldwell Borough |
| Unified School District | Caldwell-West Caldwell School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $392,200 (-) Land $229,400 Building $162,800 | $392,200 (-) Land $229,400 Building $162,800 | |
| 2025 | $12,774.00 (-2.33%) | $392,200 Land $229,400 Building $162,800 | $392,200 Land $229,400 Building $162,800 |
| 2024 | $13,079.00 | ||
| 2023 | $410,800 (-) Land $229,400 Building $181,400 | $410,800 (-) Land $229,400 Building $181,400 | |
| 2022 | $12,418.00 (+5.04%) | $410,800 Land $229,400 Building $181,400 | $410,800 Land $229,400 Building $181,400 |
| 2021 | $11,822.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Smull Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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 Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1984 · Coastal Storms & Flooding |
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.
The area around 21 Smull Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CALDWELL WATER DEPT serves 9,027 people · EPA ID NJ0703001 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ESSEX FELLS WATER DEPT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 12 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 487 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum.
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