Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 28 Brookside Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,714 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,931 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $23,215 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00086-01-00018 |
| Primary APN | 22-00086-01-00018 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 3,714 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1985 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 10,931 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200086A00018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28 BROOKSIDE RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-4844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | 100.28X109 IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | ROLLING GREEN HILLS |
| Legal Block | 86.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 17500 |
28 Brookside Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 BROOKSIDE RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4844 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jan 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 201216886 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12354 / 4145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 28 BROOKSIDE RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4844 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 BROOKSIDE RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4844 |
| Document Number | 0000071191 |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022071191 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 28 BROOKSIDE RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4844 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | CLOSING USA LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000037400 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022037400 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 28 BROOKSIDE RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4844 |
| Document Number | 0000008299 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 BROOKSIDE RD WEST ORANGE NJ 070524844, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-4844 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Brookside Rd was $23,215, down 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | West Orange Township |
| Unified School District | West Orange Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $883,700 (-) Land $268,900 Building $614,800 | $883,700 (-) Land $268,900 Building $614,800 | |
| 2025 | $23,215.00 (-4.68%) | $883,700 Land $268,900 Building $614,800 | $883,700 Land $268,900 Building $614,800 |
| 2024 | $24,356.00 | ||
| 2023 | $520,000 Land $150,000 Building $370,000 | $520,000 Land $150,000 Building $370,000 | |
| 2022 | $23,072.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Brookside Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2022 · 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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 28 Brookside Rd, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
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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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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