Essex County and City Of Orange Township property record for 279 High St, Orange, NJ 07050
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,348 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,201 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $21,423 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 17-01204-0000-00019 |
| Primary APN | 17-01204-0000-00019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,348 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,201 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00000756 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 HIGH ST |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07050-1809 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Description | 5201 SF |
| Legal Block | 1204 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CITY OF ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 18200 |
279 High St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2015.
Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 CENTRAL AVE, 2A, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018-3389 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12543 / 7827 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 279 HIGH ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1809 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Title Company | LAND TRACK TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000005410 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024005410 |
| Name | RFLI 7 LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 High St was $21,423, up 3.1% from the year before.
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 | $531,600 (-) Land $200,000 Building $331,600 | $531,600 (-) Land $200,000 Building $331,600 | |
| 2025 | $21,423.00 (+3.07%) | $531,600 Land $200,000 Building $331,600 | $531,600 Land $200,000 Building $331,600 |
| 2024 | $20,785.00 | ||
| 2023 | $531,600 Land $200,000 Building $331,600 | $531,600 Land $200,000 Building $331,600 | |
| 2022 | $18,425.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 High St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding |
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 279 High St 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 | 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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