Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 40 William St, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,442 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,798 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $261,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $10,440 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 22-00125-05-00172 |
| Primary APN | 22-00125-05-00172 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,442 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,798 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200125E00172 |
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| Street Address | 40 WILLIAM ST |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-5721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-T |
| Legal Description | 38X100 |
| Legal Block | 125.5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 172 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 17600 |
40 William St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2009.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 WILLIAM ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20099094203 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12225 / 2481 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0008018378 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 William St was $10,440, up 6.9% from the year before.
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 | $397,400 (-) Land $163,200 Building $234,200 | $397,400 (-) Land $163,200 Building $234,200 | |
| 2025 | $10,440.00 (+6.86%) | $397,400 Land $163,200 Building $234,200 | $397,400 Land $163,200 Building $234,200 |
| 2024 | $9,770.00 | ||
| 2023 | $208,600 Land $86,800 Building $121,800 | $208,600 Land $86,800 Building $121,800 | |
| 2022 | $9,255.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 William St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 40 William St 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 650 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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