Essex County and Cedar Grove Township property record for 5 Highland Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,488 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,243 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Jul 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00026-0000-00027 |
| Primary APN | 04-00026-0000-00027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,488 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,002 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 040002600027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 HIGHLAND RD |
| City | CEDAR GROVE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07009-2109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 80X100 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
5 Highland Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HIGHLAND RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-2109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022855 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 HIGHLAND RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-2109 |
| Document Number | 0000022855 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622855 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 HIGHLAND RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-2109 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5 HIGHLAND RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-2109 |
| Document Number | 0000062493 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022062493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 HIGHLAND RD, 5, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-2109 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1054 HOOK DR, SPRING HILL, FL 34608-8478 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5 HIGHLAND RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-2109 |
| Document Number | 0000056281 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022056281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 HIGHLAND RD, 5, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-2109 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 5 HIGHLAND RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-2109 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Highland Rd was $10,243, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Cedar Grove Township |
| Unified School District | Cedar Grove Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $764,300 (+100.5%) Land $380,000 Building $384,300 | $764,300 (+100.5%) Land $380,000 Building $384,300 | |
| 2025 | $10,243.00 (+2.8%) | $381,200 Land $240,700 Building $140,500 | $381,200 Land $240,700 Building $140,500 |
| 2024 | $9,964.00 | ||
| 2023 | $381,200 Land $240,700 Building $140,500 | $381,200 Land $240,700 Building $140,500 | |
| 2022 | $9,773.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Highland Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 Highland 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | CEDAR GROVE WATER DEPT serves 12,900 people · EPA ID NJ0704001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 474 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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