Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 551 Summit Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,189 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $28,005 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00026-05-00123 |
| Primary APN | 11-00026-05-00123 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,189 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 05986 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 SUMMIT AVE |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-1340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-5 |
| Legal Description | 50X200 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH ORANGE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 26.5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 123 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 19500 |
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 SUMMIT AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20125965 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12348 / 2674 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5224000587 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 551 SUMMIT AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1340 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000050016 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022050016 |
| Name | INVESTORS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
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 | $1,166,400 (-) Land $453,200 Building $713,200 | $1,166,400 (-) Land $453,200 Building $713,200 | |
| 2025 | $28,005.00 (+3.81%) | $1,166,400 (+59.65%) Land $453,200 Building $713,200 | $1,166,400 (+59.65%) Land $453,200 Building $713,200 |
| 2024 | $26,978.00 (+4.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $730,600 Land $297,400 Building $433,200 | $730,600 Land $297,400 Building $433,200 | |
| 2022 | $25,760.00 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · 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.
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 | 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 686 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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