538 Christopher St, Orange, NJ 07050 Property Records

Essex County and City Of Orange Township property record for 538 Christopher St, Orange, NJ 07050

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Details19,670 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.695 acres (30,287 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$548,300 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$40,300 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-06103-0000-00004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-06103-0000-00004
Alternative APNs
  • 1700192000000006000A
  • 00004802

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area19,670 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area30,287 sqft (0.695 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number00004802
Street Address538 CHRISTOPHER ST
CityORANGE
StateNJ
Zip07050-1202
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal Description30286 SF
Legal Block6103
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCITY OF ORANGE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract18900

Owner

Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address538 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1202
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 23, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
TRIDENT MANAGEMENT CORP INC
Apr 13, 2021Deed, Transfer
TRIDENT ABSTRACT TITLE AGENCY LLC, TRIDENT ABSTRACT TTL AGCY LL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202145009
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateDec 23, 2020
Property Address538 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1202
Document Number0000128805
Instrument DateDec 9, 2020
Instrument128805
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2021
Title CompanyTRIDENT ABSTRACT TITLE AGENCY LLC, TRIDENT ABS TITLE AGCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$548.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address538 CHRISTOPHER ST ORANGE NJ 070501202, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1202

Mortgage

Document Number128806
DateDec 23, 2020
Instrument128806
Lender
NameTRIDENT MANAGEMENT CORP INC
AddressPO BOX 249
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateApr 13, 2021
Property Address538 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1202
Document Number0000045009
Instrument DateDec 9, 2020
Instrument2021045009
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanyTRIDENT ABSTRACT TITLE AGENCY LLC, TRIDENT ABSTRACT TTL AGCY LL

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 249, ORANGE, NJ 07051-0249

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address538 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1202

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionCity Of Orange Township
Unified School DistrictOrange City Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,000,000 (-) Land $500,000 Building $500,000$1,000,000 (-) Land $500,000 Building $500,000
2025$40,300.00 (-25.14%)$1,000,000 (-27.37%) Land $500,000 Building $500,000$1,000,000 (-27.37%) Land $500,000 Building $500,000
2024$53,836.00 (+12.81%)
2023$1,376,900 Land $500,000 Building $876,900$1,376,900 Land $500,000 Building $876,900
2022$47,723.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AO, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1981)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1981 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemORANGE WATER DEPT
serves 30,134 people · EPA ID NJ0717001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2021
Monitoring and Reporting10
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 724 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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