Essex County and South Orange Village Township property record for 487 Berkeley Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5,608 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.593 acres (25,831 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,287,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $42,977 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-00504-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 19-00504-0000-00004 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 5,608 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 25,831 sqft (0.593 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 206 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 1900160000000140 |
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| Street Address | 487 BERKELEY AVE |
| City | SOUTH ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07079-2401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R100 |
| Legal Description | .593 AC |
| Legal Block | 504 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 19100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Montrose Park Historic District listed 1997 · 901 contributing resources · NRIS 97000978 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and South Orange Village Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 487 BERKELEY AVE, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079-2401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201610743 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Essex County and South Orange Village Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | South Orange Village Township |
| Unified School District | South Orange-Maplewood School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,663,200 (-) Land $565,800 Building $1,097,400 | $1,663,200 (-) Land $565,800 Building $1,097,400 | |
| 2025 | $42,977.00 (+2.99%) | $1,663,200 (+29.69%) Land $565,800 Building $1,097,400 | $1,663,200 (+29.69%) Land $565,800 Building $1,097,400 |
| 2024 | $41,729.00 (-7.21%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,282,400 Land $356,600 Building $925,800 | $1,282,400 Land $356,600 Building $925,800 | |
| 2022 | $44,973.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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.
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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 16,964 people · EPA ID NJ0719001 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 397 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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