Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 5 Hickory Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,788 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,552 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $18,796 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00164-04-00029 |
| Primary APN | 22-00164-04-00029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,788 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,788 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,552 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200164D00029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 HICKORY RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-1205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 70X165-25X165TR |
| Legal Block | 164.4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 17302 |
5 Hickory Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2002.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HICKORY RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5907 / 854 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Hickory Rd was $18,796, up 25.5% 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 | $715,500 (-) Land $334,200 Building $381,300 | $715,500 (-) Land $334,200 Building $381,300 | |
| 2025 | $18,796.00 (+25.48%) | $715,500 Land $334,200 Building $381,300 | $715,500 Land $334,200 Building $381,300 |
| 2024 | $14,979.00 | ||
| 2023 | $319,800 Land $151,000 Building $168,800 | $319,800 Land $151,000 Building $168,800 | |
| 2022 | $14,189.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Hickory Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · 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 5 Hickory Rd 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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 254 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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