Essex County and Caldwell Borough property record for 48 Forest Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,500 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.336 acres (14,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $590,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $15,663 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00015-0000-00003-01 |
| Primary APN | 03-00015-0000-00003-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1917 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Lot Area | 14,628 sqft (0.336 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 212 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00000264 |
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| Street Address | 48 FOREST AVE |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-5231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 69X212 IRR |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 21701 |
48 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 FOREST AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202053071 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 48 FOREST AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5231 |
| Document Number | 0000053071 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 53071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | AUTHENTIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $590.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 48 FOREST AVE CALDWELL NJ 070065231, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5231 |
| Document Number | 53072 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 53072 |
| Name | TOWNE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TROY, MI 48083 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Forest Ave was $15,663, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Caldwell Borough |
| Unified School District | Caldwell-West Caldwell School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $480,900 (-) Land $252,600 Building $228,300 | $480,900 (-) Land $252,600 Building $228,300 | |
| 2025 | $15,663.00 (+2.3%) | $480,900 Land $252,600 Building $228,300 | $480,900 Land $252,600 Building $228,300 |
| 2024 | $15,311.00 | ||
| 2023 | $480,900 Land $252,600 Building $228,300 | $480,900 Land $252,600 Building $228,300 | |
| 2022 | $14,537.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 48 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CALDWELL WATER DEPT serves 9,027 people · EPA ID NJ0703001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ESSEX FELLS WATER DEPT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 12 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 487 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum.
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