Essex County and City Of Orange Township property record for 538 Chestnut St, Orange, NJ 07050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,228 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,097 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,289 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-06210-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 17-06210-0000-00005 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,097 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00004944 |
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| Street Address | 538 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07050-1107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3097 SF |
| Legal Block | 6210 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CITY OF ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 18800 |
538 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 CHESTNUT ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021118890 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 538 CHESTNUT ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1107 |
| Document Number | 0000118890 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021118890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | NEW HORIZON ABSTRACT INC, NEW HORIZON ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 BEECHWOOD LN, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2350 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 CHESTNUT ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1107 |
| Document Number | 0000118891 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021118891 |
| Name | FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Chestnut St was $9,289, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | City Of Orange Township |
| Unified School District | Orange City Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $230,500 (-) Land $94,200 Building $136,300 | $230,500 (-) Land $94,200 Building $136,300 | |
| 2025 | $9,289.00 (+3.07%) | $230,500 Land $94,200 Building $136,300 | $230,500 Land $94,200 Building $136,300 |
| 2024 | $9,012.00 | ||
| 2023 | $230,500 Land $94,200 Building $136,300 | $230,500 Land $94,200 Building $136,300 | |
| 2022 | $7,989.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 6 (1979–1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1984 · Coastal Storms & Flooding |
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.
The area around 538 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | ORANGE WATER DEPT serves 30,134 people · EPA ID NJ0717001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 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 724 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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