51 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Records

Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 51 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

Property Summary

Property TypeLaundromat
Detailsbuilt 1946
Lot Size0.092 acres (3,999 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$179,300 (Dec 2011)
Tax Bill$10,823 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-00129-0000-00038

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-00129-0000-00038
Alternative APN
  • 220012900038

Interior

Stories1 Story

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area3,999 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number220012900038
Street Address51 WATSON AVE
CityWEST ORANGE
StateNJ
Zip07052-6016
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Laundromat
Local Zoning CodeB-1
Legal Description40X100
Legal Block129
Legal Lot Number38
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST ORANGE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract17700

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address130 LAMAR AVE, EDISON, NJ 08820-2001
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 19, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 19, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 12, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201190534
Deed Book / Page12342 / 8121
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$412,000 (-) Land $160,000 Building $252,000$412,000 (-) Land $160,000 Building $252,000
2025$10,823.00 (+62.17%)$412,000 (+189.12%) Land $160,000 Building $252,000$412,000 (+189.12%) Land $160,000 Building $252,000
2024$6,674.00 (+5.57%)
2023$142,500 Land $100,000 Building $42,500$142,500 Land $100,000 Building $42,500
2022$6,322.00

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1999–2023)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · 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

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 854 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

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