Essex County and East Orange City property record for 261 N Maple Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,710 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,930 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,100 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $11,123 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00292-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 05-00292-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,710 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,930 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00264733 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 N MAPLE AVE |
| City | EAST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07017-4504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 35X198 |
| Legal Block | 292 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
261 N Maple Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Essex County and East Orange City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 N MAPLE AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-4504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201930002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 N Maple Ave was $11,123, 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 | $343,200 (-) Land $71,000 Building $272,200 | $343,200 (-) Land $71,000 Building $272,200 | |
| 2025 | $11,123.00 (+3.19%) | $343,200 Land $71,000 Building $272,200 | $343,200 Land $71,000 Building $272,200 |
| 2024 | $10,779.00 | ||
| 2023 | $343,200 Land $71,000 Building $272,200 | $343,200 Land $71,000 Building $272,200 | |
| 2022 | $9,973.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 N Maple 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 261 N Maple 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 | 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 592 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Andrena, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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