Essex County and Caldwell Borough property record for 34 Forest Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,350 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.403 acres (17,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $284,500 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $16,853 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00015-0000-00006 |
| Primary APN | 03-00015-0000-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,350 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Lot Area | 17,550 sqft (0.403 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 234 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Account Number | 0000268 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 34 FOREST AVE |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-5231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 75X234 IRR |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 21701 |
34 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2001.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 FOREST AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5815 / 316 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 34 FOREST AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK TITLE COMPANY D, SERVICELINK TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 FOREST AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5231 |
| Document Number | 0000067992 |
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| Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025067992 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 34 Forest Ave was $16,853 with a veteran's exemption, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Caldwell Borough |
| Unified School District | Caldwell-West Caldwell School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $525,100 (-) Land $258,900 Building $266,200 | $525,100 (-) Land $258,900 Building $266,200 | |
| 2025 | $16,853.00 (+2.33%) Veteran's exemption | $525,100 Land $258,900 Building $266,200 | $525,100 Land $258,900 Building $266,200 |
| 2024 | $16,469.00 | ||
| 2023 | $525,100 Land $258,900 Building $266,200 | $525,100 Land $258,900 Building $266,200 | |
| 2022 | $15,623.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 34 Forest 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% 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 | CALDWELL WATER DEPT serves 9,027 people · EPA ID NJ0703001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ESSEX FELLS WATER DEPT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 12 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 487 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum.
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