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51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ 07901 Property Records

Union County and Summit City property record for 51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Office
Details3,155 sqft · built 1894
Lot Size0.228 acres (9,945 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$999,999 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$42,142 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-01904-0000-00001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-01904-0000-00001
Alternative APNs
  • 1800134000000009
  • 180190400001

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,155 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1894
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1894
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area9,945 sqft (0.228 acres)
Lot Dimensions113 ft deep x 88 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number1800134000000009
Street Address51 DEFOREST AVE
CitySUMMIT
StateNJ
Zip07901-1919
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Local Zoning CodeORC
Legal Block1904
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionSUMMIT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract37800

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Summit Downtown Historic District
listed 2011 · 102 contributing resources · NRIS 10001116

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

Owner

Source: Union County and Summit City records, as of July 8, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address51 DEFOREST AVE, SUMMIT, NJ 07901-1919
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 14, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 14, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 6, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018303500
Deed Book / Page6280 / 924
Prior Transfer DateSep 26, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000044616
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateAug 14, 2018
Property Address51 DEFOREST AVE, SUMMIT, NJ 07901-1919
Document Number0062800924
Book / Page006280 / 000924
Instrument DateJul 31, 2018
Instrument303500
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,000.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address51 JOHN F KENNEDY PKWY #W SHORT HILLS NJ 070782704, W, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078-2704

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County and Summit City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
MunicipalitySummit City
Unified School DistrictSummit City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$905,300 (-) Land $329,500 Building $575,800$905,300 (-) Land $329,500 Building $575,800
2025$42,142.00 (+2.4%)$905,300 (-) Land $329,500 Building $575,800$905,300 (-) Land $329,500 Building $575,800
2024$41,155.00 (+1.7%)
2023$905,300 Land $329,500 Building $575,800$905,300 Land $329,500 Building $575,800
2022$40,466.00

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

Flood

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims30 (1979–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA23 of 30
Most Recent ClaimJun 2019 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 7 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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