Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 481 Alden St, Orange, NJ 07050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,032 sqft · built 1879 |
| Lot Size | 0.036 acres (1,573 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,194 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 17-00701-0000-00028 |
| Primary APN | 17-00701-0000-00028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1879 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1879 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,573 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 19 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00000293 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 ALDEN ST |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07050-1934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1573 SF |
| Legal Block | 701 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 17700 |
481 Alden St is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 MANKER DR, FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932-2309 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Widow or Widower |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12533 / 8156 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016875 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 481 ALDEN ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1934 |
| Document Number | 0000016875 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024016875 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 MANKER DR, FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932-2309 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 MANKER DR, FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932-2309 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Alden St was $7,194, up 3.1% 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 | $178,500 (-) Land $53,900 Building $124,600 | $178,500 (-) Land $53,900 Building $124,600 | |
| 2025 | $7,194.00 (+3.08%) | $178,500 Land $53,900 Building $124,600 | $178,500 Land $53,900 Building $124,600 |
| 2024 | $6,979.00 | ||
| 2023 | $178,500 Land $53,900 Building $124,600 | $178,500 Land $53,900 Building $124,600 | |
| 2022 | $6,186.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Alden 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 30 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 30 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 481 Alden 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 |
|---|
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 635 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures