Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 23 Laurel Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,350 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,006 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $15,326 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00029-05-00547 |
| Primary APN | 11-00029-05-00547 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,350 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,001 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Account Number | 03057 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 LAUREL AVE |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-3547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2-4 |
| Legal Description | 30X100 |
| Legal Block | 29.5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 547 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 19800 |
23 Laurel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 LAUREL AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Deed, Transfer COLLEGIATE TITLE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201931487 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 23 LAUREL AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3547 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000119414 |
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| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021119414 |
| Name | SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BUENA PARK, CA 90620 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 23 LAUREL AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3547 |
| Document Number | 0000031487 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019031487 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | COLLEGIATE TITLE CORP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3200 RACHEL TER # A, A, PINE BROOK, NJ 07058-9372 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Laurel Ave was $15,326, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Maplewood Township |
| Unified School District | South Orange-Maplewood School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $638,300 (-) Land $175,100 Building $463,200 | $638,300 (-) Land $175,100 Building $463,200 | |
| 2025 | $15,326.00 (+3.81%) | $638,300 Land $175,100 Building $463,200 | $638,300 Land $175,100 Building $463,200 |
| 2024 | $14,763.00 | ||
| 2023 | $302,400 Land $155,000 Building $147,400 | $302,400 Land $155,000 Building $147,400 | |
| 2022 | $10,662.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 6 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · other causes |
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 23 Laurel 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 |
|---|
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 704 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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