Essex County and East Orange City property record for 252 Shepard Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,910 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,379 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,765 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00444-0000-00011 |
| Primary APN | 05-00444-0000-00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,910 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,379 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Account Number | 00378410 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 SHEPARD AVE |
| City | EAST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07018-2417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 60X123 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY/EAST ORANGE |
| Legal Block | 444 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
252 Shepard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Essex County and East Orange City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 SHEPARD AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018-2417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ATLANTIC FCU |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6126 / 499 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 252 SHEPARD AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018-2417 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000077986 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025077986 |
| Name | ATLANTIC FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KENILWORTH, NJ 07033 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 252 SHEPARD AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018-2417 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 SHEPARD AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018-2417 |
| Document Number | 2021021749 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021021749 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 164 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Shepard Ave was $9,765, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and East Orange City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | East Orange City |
| Unified School District | East Orange City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $301,300 (-) Land $90,800 Building $210,500 | $301,300 (-) Land $90,800 Building $210,500 | |
| 2025 | $9,765.00 (+3.19%) | $301,300 Land $90,800 Building $210,500 | $301,300 Land $90,800 Building $210,500 |
| 2024 | $9,463.00 | ||
| 2023 | $301,300 Land $90,800 Building $210,500 | $301,300 Land $90,800 Building $210,500 | |
| 2022 | $8,755.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Shepard Ave 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.
The area around 252 Shepard 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 | EAST ORANGE WATER COMMISSION serves 75,000 people · EPA ID NJ0705001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 33 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 1,163 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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