Essex County and Caldwell Borough property record for 53 Mountain Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,544 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.304 acres (13,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $106,250 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $13,139 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Sep 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00003-0000-00005-01 |
| Primary APN | 03-00003-0000-00005-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,544 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Lot Area | 13,250 sqft (0.304 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00000053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 MOUNTAIN AVE |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-5307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 53X250 IRR |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 21701 |
53 Mountain Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1998.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 MOUNTAIN AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VAST BANK NA |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VALLEY NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5578 / 802 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5578000802 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 53 MOUNTAIN AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | NEW YORK METRO TITLE AGENCY INC, NEW YORK METRO TTL AGCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021045770 |
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| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021045770 |
| Name | VAST BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, NJ 07470 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 53 MOUNTAIN AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5307 |
| Document Number | 0000087656 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 MOUNTAIN AVE CALDWELL NJ 070065307, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5307 |
| Document Number | 0000087656 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 87656 |
| Name | VALLEY NAT'L BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, NJ 07470 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Mountain Ave was $13,139, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Caldwell Borough |
| Unified School District | Caldwell-West Caldwell School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $403,400 (-) Land $242,700 Building $160,700 | $403,400 (-) Land $242,700 Building $160,700 | |
| 2025 | $13,139.00 (+2.3%) | $403,400 Land $242,700 Building $160,700 | $403,400 Land $242,700 Building $160,700 |
| 2024 | $12,844.00 | ||
| 2023 | $403,400 Land $242,700 Building $160,700 | $403,400 Land $242,700 Building $160,700 | |
| 2022 | $12,194.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Mountain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 53 Mountain 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 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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 | CALDWELL WATER DEPT serves 9,027 people · EPA ID NJ0703001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ESSEX FELLS WATER DEPT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 12 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 487 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum.
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