Essex County and City Of Orange Township property record for 490 Merrill Ct, Orange, NJ 07050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,267 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,406 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,141 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-01403-0000-00043 |
| Primary APN | 17-01403-0000-00043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,267 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,406 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 89 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00000961 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 490 MERRILL CT |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07050-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3405 SF DEED RESTRICTED |
| Legal Block | 1403 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CITY OF ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 18200 |
490 Merrill Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 MERRILL CT, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6144 / 768 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Merrill Ct was $8,141, 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 | $202,000 (-) Land $75,900 Building $126,100 | $202,000 (-) Land $75,900 Building $126,100 | |
| 2025 | $8,141.00 (+3.08%) | $202,000 Land $75,900 Building $126,100 | $202,000 Land $75,900 Building $126,100 |
| 2024 | $7,898.00 | ||
| 2023 | $202,000 Land $75,900 Building $126,100 | $202,000 Land $75,900 Building $126,100 | |
| 2022 | $9,469.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 490 Merrill Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 Claims | 2 (1992–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2018 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 490 Merrill Ct 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 | 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 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.
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