4 Forest Dr, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Records

Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 4 Forest Dr, West Orange, NJ 07052

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,563 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.354 acres (15,420 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,025,000 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill$24,108 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2023 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-00179-18-00014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-00179-18-00014
Alternative APNs
  • 2200179001800014
  • 2200179000000014

Interior

Building Area3,563 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Lot Area15,420 sqft (0.354 acres)
Lot Dimensions154 ft deep x 12 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number2200179000000014
Street Address4 FOREST DR
CityWEST ORANGE
StateNJ
Zip07052-2207
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-4
Legal Description100.12X154
Legal SubdivisionGRENDALE ESTATES SEC 02
Legal Block179
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST ORANGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract17301

Owner

Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4 FOREST DR, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2207
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Man, Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 16, 2023Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Feb 9, 2023Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
NOT AVAILABLE, MYTITLEDIRECT COM

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 16, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202547384
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateFeb 16, 2023
Property Address4 FOREST DR, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2207
Document Number0000009977
Instrument DateJan 11, 2023
Instrument2023009977
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,175.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address24 RIVER RD APT 9, 9, CLIFTON, NJ 07014-2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4 FOREST DR, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2207

Mortgage

Document Number0000009978
DateFeb 16, 2023
Instrument2023009978
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2053

February 2023: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateFeb 9, 2023
Property Address4 FOREST DR, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2207
Document Number0000008644
Instrument DateJul 5, 2022
Instrument2023008644
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, MYTITLEDIRECT COM

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,657.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address24 RIVER RD APT 9, 9, CLIFTON, NJ 07014-2017

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionWest Orange Township
Unified School DistrictWest Orange Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$917,700 (-) Land $321,600 Building $596,100$917,700 (-) Land $321,600 Building $596,100
2025$24,108.00 (-26.17%)$917,700 (+31.65%) Land $321,600 Building $596,100$917,700 (+31.65%) Land $321,600 Building $596,100
2024$32,652.00 (+5.57%)
2023$697,100 Land $155,400 Building $541,700$697,100 Land $155,400 Building $541,700
2022$30,930.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1978–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 6
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2022
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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