Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 5 Cliff St, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,166 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $17,829 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00177-07-00006 |
| Primary APN | 22-00177-07-00006 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,166 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,166 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,500 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200177G00006 |
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| Street Address | 5 CLIFF ST |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-2105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | 100X125 IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | FREDERICK W SHRUMP PROP |
| Legal Block | 177.7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 17301 |
5 Cliff St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 CLIFF ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
| Mar 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020110007 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012081739 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 5 CLIFF ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2105 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 CLIFF ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2105 |
| Document Number | 0000060222 |
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| Date | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023060222 |
| Name | DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5 CLIFF ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2105 |
| Document Number | 0000095542 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 95542 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC, PRESTIGE TITLE AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $475.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5 CLIFF ST WEST ORANGE NJ 070522105, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2105 |
| Document Number | 95546 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 95546 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 5 CLIFF ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2105 |
| Document Number | 0000036506 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5 CLIFF ST WEST ORANGE NJ 070522105, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2105 |
| Document Number | 0000036506 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36506 |
| Name | THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND |
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| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 21, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Cliff St was $17,829, up 13.9% 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 | $678,700 (-) Land $310,000 Building $368,700 | $678,700 (-) Land $310,000 Building $368,700 | |
| 2025 | $17,829.00 (+13.93%) | $678,700 Land $310,000 Building $368,700 | $678,700 Land $310,000 Building $368,700 |
| 2024 | $15,649.00 | ||
| 2023 | $334,100 Land $127,500 Building $206,600 | $334,100 Land $127,500 Building $206,600 | |
| 2022 | $14,824.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Cliff St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Cliff St 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 95% of the US · lower than 87% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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