Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 280 Saint Cloud Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,188 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,858 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $13,695 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00158-14-00260 |
| Primary APN | 22-00158-14-00260 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,858 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200158N00260 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 SAINT CLOUD AVE |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-2508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 60X131-14X131TR |
| Legal Block | 158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 260 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 18000 |
280 Saint Cloud Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2002.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 SAINT CLOUD AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5889 / 811 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 280 SAINT CLOUD AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2508 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK LOAN MOD SOLUTIONS, SERVICELINK LOAN MODIFICATIO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 SAINT CLOUD AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2508 |
| Document Number | 0000059457 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022059457 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GETZVILLE, NY 14068 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Saint Cloud Ave was $13,695, up 8.6% 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 | $521,300 (-) Land $300,300 Building $221,000 | $521,300 (-) Land $300,300 Building $221,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,695.00 (+8.61%) | $521,300 Land $300,300 Building $221,000 | $521,300 Land $300,300 Building $221,000 |
| 2024 | $12,609.00 | ||
| 2023 | $269,200 Land $145,300 Building $123,900 | $269,200 Land $145,300 Building $123,900 | |
| 2022 | $11,944.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Saint Cloud Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2023 · other causes |
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 risk around 280 Saint Cloud Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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