Essex County and North Caldwell Borough property record for 5 Sunset Dr, Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,280 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.449 acres (19,576 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $14,714 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02001-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 15-02001-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 19,576 sqft (0.449 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 135 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 1502102000000011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 SUNSET DR |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-4720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | 135X145 AVG |
| Legal Block | 2001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 21602 |
5 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1994.
Source: Essex County and North Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 SUNSET DR, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-4720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5328 / 11 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Sunset Dr was $14,714, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and North Caldwell Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | North Caldwell Borough |
| Elementary School District | North Caldwell Borough School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | West Essex Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $637,500 (-) Land $375,000 Building $262,500 | $637,500 (-) Land $375,000 Building $262,500 | |
| 2025 | $14,714.00 (+2.22%) | $637,500 Land $375,000 Building $262,500 | $637,500 Land $375,000 Building $262,500 |
| 2024 | $14,394.00 | ||
| 2023 | $637,500 Land $375,000 Building $262,500 | $637,500 Land $375,000 Building $262,500 | |
| 2022 | $13,891.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · other causes |
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 Sunset Dr 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 94% of the US · lower than 83% 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 | NORTH CALDWELL WATER DEP serves 6,000 people · EPA ID NJ0715001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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