Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 540 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,077 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.599 acres (26,084 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $487,200 (Jul 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $46,171 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00012-01-00010 |
| Primary APN | 11-00012-01-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,077 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 26,084 sqft (0.599 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 189 ft deep x 138 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 05363 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 RIDGEWOOD RD |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-2135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-7 |
| Legal Description | 138X189 |
| Legal Block | 12.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 19900 |
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 RIDGEWOOD RD, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-2135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5037 / 836 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 540 RIDGEWOOD RD, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-2135 |
| Document Number | 0000013371 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 540 RIDGEWOOD RD MAPLEWOOD NJ 070402135, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-2135 |
| Document Number | 0000013371 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13371 |
| Name | CITIBANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Maplewood Township |
| Unified School District | South Orange-Maplewood School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,923,000 (-) Land $596,000 Building $1,327,000 | $1,923,000 (-) Land $596,000 Building $1,327,000 | |
| 2025 | $46,171.00 (+3.81%) | $1,923,000 (+25.24%) Land $596,000 Building $1,327,000 | $1,923,000 (+25.24%) Land $596,000 Building $1,327,000 |
| 2024 | $44,478.00 (-17.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,535,500 Land $410,800 Building $1,124,700 | $1,535,500 Land $410,800 Building $1,124,700 | |
| 2022 | $54,141.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1988–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | 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 360 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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