Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 491 Summit Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,473 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $21,318 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00025-01-00027 |
| Primary APN | 11-00025-01-00027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,473 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 05966 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 SUMMIT AVE |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-1307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-5 |
| Legal Description | 50X150 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSHIP/MAPLEWOOD |
| Legal Block | 25.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 19500 |
491 Summit Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 SUMMIT AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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 | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202542532 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042532 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Summit Ave was $21,318, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Maplewood Township |
| Unified School District | South Orange-Maplewood School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $887,900 (-) Land $436,400 Building $451,500 | $887,900 (-) Land $436,400 Building $451,500 | |
| 2025 | $21,318.00 (+3.8%) | $887,900 Land $436,400 Building $451,500 | $887,900 Land $436,400 Building $451,500 |
| 2024 | $20,537.00 | ||
| 2023 | $557,400 Land $295,000 Building $262,400 | $557,400 Land $295,000 Building $262,400 | |
| 2022 | $19,653.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 491 Summit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 491 Summit 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 | 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 746 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 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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