Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 35 Menzel Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,086 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,836 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00047-03-00033 |
| Primary APN | 11-00047-03-00033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,086 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,498 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 03580 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 35 MENZEL AVE |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-3307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2-4 |
| Legal Description | 35X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILTON TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 47.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 19700 |
35 Menzel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 MENZEL AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20099109067 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12233 / 5577 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 35 MENZEL AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 MENZEL AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3307 |
| Document Number | 2021018569 |
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| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021018569 |
| Name | MLB RESIDENTIAL LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 35 Menzel Ave was $8,836, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Maplewood Township |
| Unified School District | South Orange-Maplewood School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $368,000 (-) Land $194,000 Building $174,000 | $368,000 (-) Land $194,000 Building $174,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,836.00 (+3.82%) | $368,000 Land $194,000 Building $174,000 | $368,000 Land $194,000 Building $174,000 |
| 2024 | $8,511.00 | ||
| 2023 | $254,500 Land $135,000 Building $119,500 | $254,500 Land $135,000 Building $119,500 | |
| 2022 | $8,973.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 35 Menzel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 35 Menzel Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, 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 burnable land within ember reach |
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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 854 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 |
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