Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 511 Academy St, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,521 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,441 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $26,108 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00024-05-00016 |
| Primary APN | 11-00024-05-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,521 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,441 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 ACADEMY ST |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-1374 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-5 |
| Legal Description | 40X136 15.01,16.01 |
| Legal Subdivision | 145 SOUTH ARLINGTON AVENUE CONDOMINIUM |
| Legal Block | 24.5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 19500 |
511 Academy St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2021.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 184 S LIVINGSTON AVE, 9, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039-3063 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021151561 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009091875 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Academy St was $26,108, 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 | $1,087,400 (-) Land $411,300 Building $676,100 | $1,087,400 (-) Land $411,300 Building $676,100 | |
| 2025 | $26,108.00 (+3.81%) | $1,087,400 Land $411,300 Building $676,100 | $1,087,400 Land $411,300 Building $676,100 |
| 2024 | $25,151.00 | ||
| 2023 | $485,700 Land $217,600 Building $268,100 | $485,700 Land $217,600 Building $268,100 | |
| 2022 | $17,125.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Academy St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1981–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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 511 Academy St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 511 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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