Essex County and North Caldwell Borough property record for 53 Estella Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,213 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $16,511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Line of Credit Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-00502-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 15-00502-0000-00014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,213 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,120 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 1500028000000005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 ESTELLA AVE |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-4165 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 120X126 IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | CALDWELL HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 502 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 21602 |
53 Estella Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Essex County and North Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 ESTELLA AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-4165 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Jan 12, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI INVESTORS HM MTG |
| Jul 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20183241 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 53 ESTELLA AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-4165 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 ESTELLA AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-4165 |
| Document Number | 0000058157 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023058157 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 53 ESTELLA AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-4165 |
| Document Number | 0000003241 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3241 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $625.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 450 7TH ST HOBOKEN NJ 070302057, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030-2057 |
| Document Number | 3242 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3242 |
| Name | INVESTORS HM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MILLBURN, NJ 07041 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 11, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 53 ESTELLA AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-4165 |
| Document Number | 0000065003 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 ESTELLA AVE NORTH CALDWELL NJ 070064165, NORTH CALDWELL, NJ 07006-4165 |
| Document Number | 0000065003 |
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| Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 65003 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Estella Ave was $16,511, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and North Caldwell Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | North Caldwell Borough |
| Elementary School District | North Caldwell Borough School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | West Essex Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $715,400 (-) Land $335,000 Building $380,400 | $715,400 (-) Land $335,000 Building $380,400 | |
| 2025 | $16,511.00 (+2.22%) | $715,400 Land $335,000 Building $380,400 | $715,400 Land $335,000 Building $380,400 |
| 2024 | $16,153.00 | ||
| 2023 | $715,400 Land $335,000 Building $380,400 | $715,400 Land $335,000 Building $380,400 | |
| 2022 | $15,588.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Estella Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1989–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 10 |
| 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 Estella Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | NORTH CALDWELL WATER DEP serves 6,000 people · EPA ID NJ0715001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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