5 Januson Ct, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Records

Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 5 Januson Ct, West Orange, NJ 07052

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,526 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size0.458 acres (19,968 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$999,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$24,163 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2021 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-00152-27-00047

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-00152-27-00047
Alternative APN
  • 2200152002700047

Interior

Building Area3,526 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Lot Area19,968 sqft (0.458 acres)
Lot Dimensions128 ft deep x 156 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number2200152002700047
Street Address5 JANUSON CT
CityWEST ORANGE
StateNJ
Zip07052-3657
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal Description156X128
Legal SubdivisionPADDOCK FARMS
Legal Block152
Legal Lot Number47
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST ORANGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract17400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Llewellyn Park Historic District
listed 1986 · 112 contributing resources · NRIS 86000423

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

5 Januson Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.

Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5 JANUSON CT, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3657
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 16, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Aug 6, 2021Deed, Transfer
TITLE CLEARING AND ESCROW, TITLE CLEARING & ESCROW LLC
Oct 8, 2020Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure
TITLE CLEARING AND ESCROW, TITLE CLEARING & ESCROW

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021148315
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateDec 16, 2021
Property Address5 JANUSON CT, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3657
Document Number0000148315
Instrument DateDec 7, 2021
Instrument2021148315
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanyFIRST BERGEN TITLE AGENCY LLC, FIRST BERGEN TITLE AGCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,497.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address32 CLEVARLAND TERRACE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 JANUSON CT, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3657

Mortgage

Document Number0000148316
DateDec 16, 2021
Instrument2021148316
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateAug 6, 2021
Property Address5 JANUSON CT, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3657
Document Number0000096404
Instrument DateJul 15, 2021
Instrument2021096404
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanyTITLE CLEARING AND ESCROW, TITLE CLEARING & ESCROW LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,615.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address440 S LA SALLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60605-7000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address32 CLEVELAND TER, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-1910

October 2020: Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure

Document TypeDeed in Lieu of Foreclosure
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateOct 8, 2020
Property Address5 JANUSON CT, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3657
Document Number0000099521
Instrument DateSep 26, 2020
Instrument99521
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE CLEARING AND ESCROW, TITLE CLEARING & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$715.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address425 S FINANCIAL PL #2000 CHICAGO IL 606051000, 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60605-1000

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Januson Ct was $24,163, down 20.6% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionWest Orange Township
Unified School DistrictWest Orange Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$919,800 (-) Land $360,300 Building $559,500$919,800 (-) Land $360,300 Building $559,500
2025$24,163.00 (-20.64%)$919,800 Land $360,300 Building $559,500$919,800 Land $360,300 Building $559,500
2024$30,446.00
2023$650,000 Land $133,100 Building $516,900$650,000 Land $133,100 Building $516,900
2022$28,840.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5 Januson Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims19 (1979–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA11 of 19
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 2 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 5 Januson 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2022
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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