Essex County and Caldwell Borough property record for 55 Central Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,664 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.304 acres (13,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $121,250 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $12,068 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00033-0000-00015-01 |
| Primary APN | 03-00033-0000-00015-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Lot Area | 13,230 sqft (0.304 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 294 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00000800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07006-4803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Description | 45X294 IRR |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 21701 |
55 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1996.
Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 CENTRAL AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-4803 |
| 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 | Aug 13, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5430 / 117 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Central Ave was $12,068 with a veteran's exemption, 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 | $378,200 (-) Land $217,600 Building $160,600 | $378,200 (-) Land $217,600 Building $160,600 | |
| 2025 | $12,068.00 (+2.35%) Veteran's exemption | $378,200 Land $217,600 Building $160,600 | $378,200 Land $217,600 Building $160,600 |
| 2024 | $11,791.00 | ||
| 2023 | $378,200 Land $217,600 Building $160,600 | $378,200 Land $217,600 Building $160,600 | |
| 2022 | $11,432.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Central 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 55 Central 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 542 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 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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