27 Birch St, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Records

Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 27 Birch St, West Orange, NJ 07052

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,752 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.106 acres (4,600 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$159,000 (Sep 2001)
Tax Bill$16,048 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-00035-0000-00025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-00035-0000-00025
Alternative APN
  • 220003500025

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,752 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area4,600 sqft (0.106 acres)
Lot Dimensions115 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number220003500025
Street Address27 BIRCH ST
CityWEST ORANGE
StateNJ
Zip07052-4533
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal Description40X115
Legal Block35
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST ORANGE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract17900

Owner

Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address27 BIRCH ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4533
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Irrevocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 12, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 12, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 8, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page5824 / 736
Last Transfer DateApr 29, 2026
Transfer Doc0000033885
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateMay 20, 2026
Property Address27 BIRCH ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4533
Document Number0000033885
Instrument DateApr 29, 2026
Instrument202633885
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipIrrevocable Trust
Address27 BIRCH ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4533

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionWest Orange Township
Unified School DistrictWest Orange Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$610,900 (-) Land $245,400 Building $365,500$610,900 (-) Land $245,400 Building $365,500
2025$16,048.00 (+26.9%)$610,900 (+126.26%) Land $245,400 Building $365,500$610,900 (+126.26%) Land $245,400 Building $365,500
2024$12,646.00 (+5.57%)
2023$270,000 Land $133,100 Building $136,900$270,000 Land $133,100 Building $136,900
2022$11,979.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2022
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 854 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T.

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