Essex County and East Orange City property record for 31 Ely Pl, East Orange, NJ 07017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,875 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,449 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $11,136 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00571-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 05-00571-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,875 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,449 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00540730 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 ELY PL |
| City | EAST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07017-3304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50X149 |
| Legal Block | 571 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
31 Ely Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Essex County and East Orange City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 ELY PL, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-3304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 1990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5650 / 137 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 1989 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5109000134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Ely Pl was $11,136, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and East Orange City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | East Orange City |
| Unified School District | East Orange City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $343,600 (-) Land $102,300 Building $241,300 | $343,600 (-) Land $102,300 Building $241,300 | |
| 2025 | $11,136.00 (+3.19%) | $343,600 Land $102,300 Building $241,300 | $343,600 Land $102,300 Building $241,300 |
| 2024 | $10,792.00 | ||
| 2023 | $343,600 Land $102,300 Building $241,300 | $343,600 Land $102,300 Building $241,300 | |
| 2022 | $9,985.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Ely Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 31 Ely Pl 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | EAST ORANGE WATER COMMISSION serves 75,000 people · EPA ID NJ0705001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 33 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 517 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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