Essex County and City Of Orange Township property record for 478 Fairview Ave, Orange, NJ 07050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,923 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,701 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $12,445 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Line of Credit Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-05903-0000-00011 |
| Primary APN | 17-05903-0000-00011 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,923 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,701 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00004481 |
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| Street Address | 478 FAIRVIEW AVE |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07050-2114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 7700 SF |
| Legal Block | 5903 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CITY OF ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 18900 |
478 Fairview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 FAIRVIEW AVE, ORANGE, NJ 07050-2114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201787718 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 478 FAIRVIEW AVE, ORANGE, NJ 07050-2114 |
| Document Number | 0000087725 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 478 FAIRVIEW AVE #AE ORANGE NJ 070502114, AE, ORANGE, NJ 07050-2114 |
| Document Number | 0000087725 |
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| Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 87725 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TROY, MI 48083 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 2, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 478 FAIRVIEW AVE, ORANGE, NJ 07050-2114 |
| Document Number | 0000087718 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 87718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $185.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 478 FAIRVIEW AVE ORANGE NJ 070502114, ORANGE, NJ 07050-2114 |
| Document Number | 109136 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 109136 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TROY, MI 48083 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 14, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Fairview Ave was $12,445, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | City Of Orange Township |
| Unified School District | Orange City Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $308,800 (-) Land $142,300 Building $166,500 | $308,800 (-) Land $142,300 Building $166,500 | |
| 2025 | $12,445.00 (+3.07%) | $308,800 Land $142,300 Building $166,500 | $308,800 Land $142,300 Building $166,500 |
| 2024 | $12,074.00 | ||
| 2023 | $308,800 Land $142,300 Building $166,500 | $308,800 Land $142,300 Building $166,500 | |
| 2022 | $10,703.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 478 Fairview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 3 (1981–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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 478 Fairview 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 | ORANGE WATER DEPT serves 30,134 people · EPA ID NJ0717001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 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 724 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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