Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 52 Lessing Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,927 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,313 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $422,300 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $15,949 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit Oct 2023 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00158-12-00223 |
| Primary APN | 22-00158-12-00223 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,927 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,927 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,313 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200158L00223 |
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| Street Address | 52 LESSING RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-2606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | 67X139 |
| Legal Block | 158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 223 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 18000 |
52 Lessing Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 LESSING RD, 52, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2606 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| May 7, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIGURE LENDING LLC |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIGURE LENDING LLC |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6274 / 642 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 52 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2606 |
| Document Number | 0000030918 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202630918 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000030918, |
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| Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202630918 |
| Name | FIGURE LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 26, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.46% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 52 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2606 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000060551 |
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| Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023060551 |
| Name | FIGURE LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 26, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 52 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2606 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021132730 |
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| Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021132730 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 52 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2606 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021034263 |
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| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021034263 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 52 Lessing Rd was $15,949, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | West Orange Township |
| Unified School District | West Orange Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $607,100 (-) Land $300,700 Building $306,400 | $607,100 (-) Land $300,700 Building $306,400 | |
| 2025 | $15,949.00 (+1.61%) | $607,100 Land $300,700 Building $306,400 | $607,100 Land $300,700 Building $306,400 |
| 2024 | $15,696.00 | ||
| 2023 | $329,600 Land $161,200 Building $168,400 | $329,600 Land $161,200 Building $168,400 | |
| 2022 | $14,624.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Lessing Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 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 risk around 52 Lessing Rd 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 322 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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