Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 53 Lessing Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,168 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $146,500 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $24,121 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00158-14-00230 |
| Primary APN | 22-00158-14-00230 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,168 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200158N00230 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 LESSING RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-2605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | 66X140 IRR |
| Legal Block | 158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 230 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 18000 |
53 Lessing Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5502 / 548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 53 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000018525 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022018525 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Lessing Rd was $24,121, up 31.8% 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 | $918,200 (-) Land $299,200 Building $619,000 | $918,200 (-) Land $299,200 Building $619,000 | |
| 2025 | $24,121.00 (+31.81%) | $918,200 Land $299,200 Building $619,000 | $918,200 Land $299,200 Building $619,000 |
| 2024 | $18,300.00 | ||
| 2023 | $354,800 Land $161,200 Building $193,600 | $354,800 Land $161,200 Building $193,600 | |
| 2022 | $15,742.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 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 53 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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