Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 5 Park Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,390 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,251 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,075,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $21,198 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00022-05-00084 |
| Primary APN | 11-00022-05-00084 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 04511 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 PARK AVE |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-3406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-5 |
| Legal Description | 50X125 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUE RDG PARK |
| Legal Block | 22.5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 19800 |
5 Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 PARK AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Deed, Transfer PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202358395 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5 PARK AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3406 |
| Document Number | 0000058395 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023058395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | SUNNYSIDE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,687.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 585 PROSPECT ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-2219 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 PARK AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3406 |
| Document Number | 0000058396 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023058396 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5 PARK AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3406 |
| Document Number | 0000001067 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023001067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $987.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 JACKSON AVE, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-1674 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 PARK AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3406 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Park Ave was $21,198, 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 | $882,900 (-) Land $394,500 Building $488,400 | $882,900 (-) Land $394,500 Building $488,400 | |
| 2025 | $21,198.00 (+3.8%) | $882,900 Land $394,500 Building $488,400 | $882,900 Land $394,500 Building $488,400 |
| 2024 | $20,421.00 | ||
| 2023 | $452,100 (-) Land $312,500 Building $139,600 | $452,100 (-) Land $312,500 Building $139,600 | |
| 2022 | $15,941.00 (+9.77%) | $452,100 Land $312,500 Building $139,600 | $452,100 Land $312,500 Building $139,600 |
| 2021 | $14,522.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5 Park Ave 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 Park Ave 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 704 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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