Essex County and Cedar Grove Township property record for 53 Cedar St, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,305 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $477,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,439 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Refinance Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00122-0000-00032 |
| Primary APN | 04-00122-0000-00032 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,305 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Old Parcel Number | 040012200032 |
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| Street Address | 53 CEDAR ST |
| City | CEDAR GROVE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07009-1726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50X100+44X42 IRR 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSHIP/CEDAR GROVE |
| Legal Block | 122 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
53 Cedar St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 CEDAR ST, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LINCOLN 1ST BANK |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202139704 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 53 CEDAR ST, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1726 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | WESTCORE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000017209 |
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| Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020017209 |
| Name | LINCOLN 1ST BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 53 CEDAR ST, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1726 |
| Document Number | 0000039704 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021039704 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACRES LAND TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,192.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 PRESWICK DR, 5, MEDFORD, NJ 08055-3201 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 CEDAR ST, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1726 |
| Document Number | 0000039705 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021039705 |
| Name | FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Cedar St was $10,439, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Cedar Grove Township |
| Unified School District | Cedar Grove Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $642,500 (+65.38%) Land $348,500 Building $294,000 | $642,500 (+65.38%) Land $348,500 Building $294,000 | |
| 2025 | $10,439.00 (+2.8%) | $388,500 Land $225,200 Building $163,300 | $388,500 Land $225,200 Building $163,300 |
| 2024 | $10,155.00 | ||
| 2023 | $388,500 Land $225,200 Building $163,300 | $388,500 Land $225,200 Building $163,300 | |
| 2022 | $9,961.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Cedar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1994–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| 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 53 Cedar 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 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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 | CEDAR GROVE WATER DEPT serves 12,900 people · EPA ID NJ0704001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2024 |
| 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 359 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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