Essex County and City Of Orange Township property record for 234 Watchung Ave, Orange, NJ 07050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,792 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,323 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $610,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $14,730 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-01201-0000-00010 |
| Primary APN | 17-01201-0000-00010 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,323 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00000845 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 234 WATCHUNG AVE |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07050-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5323 SF |
| Legal Block | 1201 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CITY OF ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 18200 |
Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 WATCHUNG AVE, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202440954 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 234 WATCHUNG AVE, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000040954 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024040954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | NU WORLD TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,525.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 CROSS ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5111 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 234 WATCHUNG AVE, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000040955 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024040955 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2054 |
Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | City Of Orange Township |
| Unified School District | Orange City Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $365,500 (-) Land $98,900 Building $266,600 | $365,500 (-) Land $98,900 Building $266,600 | |
| 2025 | $14,730.00 (+12.06%) | $365,500 (+8.72%) Land $98,900 Building $266,600 | $365,500 (+8.72%) Land $98,900 Building $266,600 |
| 2024 | $13,145.00 (+12.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $336,200 Land $98,900 Building $237,300 | $336,200 Land $98,900 Building $237,300 | |
| 2022 | $11,652.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1992–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2018 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 | ORANGE WATER DEPT serves 30,134 people · EPA ID NJ0717001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 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 635 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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