Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 39 Lessing Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,456 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $25,198 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00158-07-00100 |
| Primary APN | 22-00158-07-00100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,456 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,252 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200158000700100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 39 LESSING RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-3142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | 90X125 |
| Legal Subdivision | MT GABLES |
| Legal Block | 158.7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 18000 |
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5554 / 302 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000053781 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 39 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3142 |
| Document Number | 0000053781 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202653781 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLE TITLE, SIMPLIFILE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3142 |
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 | $959,200 (-) Land $308,200 Building $651,000 | $959,200 (-) Land $308,200 Building $651,000 | |
| 2025 | $25,198.00 (+13.45%) | $959,200 (+102.28%) Land $308,200 Building $651,000 | $959,200 (+102.28%) Land $308,200 Building $651,000 |
| 2024 | $22,211.00 (+5.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $474,200 Land $162,800 Building $311,400 | $474,200 Land $162,800 Building $311,400 | |
| 2022 | $21,040.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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 322 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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