Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 29 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,175 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $14,391 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00134-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 22-00134-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,175 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 220013400016 |
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| Street Address | 29 WATSON AVE |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-6111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-T |
| Legal Description | 50X100 IRR |
| Legal Block | 134 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 17600 |
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 18, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
| Jul 17, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROYAL PACIFIC FNDG |
| May 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROYAL PACIFIC FNDG |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure WEST FOREST CAPITAL II LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202263732 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063732 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 29 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6111 |
| Document Number | 0000017832 |
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| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026017832 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2066 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 29 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6111 |
| Document Number | 0000063732 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022063732 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | SECURITY SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, EQUITY SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,575.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 WATSON AVE, 29, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6111 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 29 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6111 |
| Document Number | 0000063733 |
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| Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022063733 |
| Name | INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 29 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6111 |
| Document Number | 0000066491 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 66491 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | NEW ERA TITLE AND SETTLEMENT LLC, NEW ERA TITLE & SETTLEMENT LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $448.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 29 WATSON AVE WEST ORANGE NJ 070526111, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6111 |
| Document Number | 66492 |
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| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 66492 |
| Name | ROYAL PACIFIC FNDG |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COSTA MESA, CA 92626 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 29 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6111 |
| Document Number | 0000066492 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | NEW ERA TITLE AND SETTLEMENT LLC, NEW ERA TITLE & SETTLEMENT LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 WATSON AVE WEST ORANGE NJ 070526111, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6111 |
| Document Number | 0000066492 |
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| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 66492 |
| Name | ROYAL PACIFIC FNDG |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COSTA MESA, CA 92626 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 29 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6111 |
| Document Number | 0000113149 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 113149 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | HOMETOWN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, HOMETOWN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 116 E BLACKWELL ST #C DOVER NJ 078014166, C, DOVER, NJ 07801-4166 |
| Document Number | 113150 |
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| Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 113150 |
| Name | WEST FOREST CAPITAL II LLC |
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| Address | 237 E 79TH ST # 3A, NEW YORK, NY 10075-0824 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $547,800 (-) Land $180,000 Building $367,800 | $547,800 (-) Land $180,000 Building $367,800 | |
| 2025 | $14,391.00 (+12.22%) | $547,800 (+100.07%) Land $180,000 Building $367,800 | $547,800 (+100.07%) Land $180,000 Building $367,800 |
| 2024 | $12,824.00 (+5.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $273,800 Land $90,000 Building $183,800 | $273,800 Land $90,000 Building $183,800 | |
| 2022 | $12,148.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 854 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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