552 Prospect St, Maplewood, NJ 07040 Property Records

Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 552 Prospect St, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,335 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size0.256 acres (11,160 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$890,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$25,861 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-00026-05-00099

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-00026-05-00099
Alternative APNs
  • 1100026000500099
  • 05178

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,335 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1936
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1936
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area11,160 sqft (0.256 acres)
Lot Dimensions180 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account Number05178
Street Address552 PROSPECT ST
CityMAPLEWOOD
StateNJ
Zip07040-1372
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1-5
Legal Description62X180
Legal Block26.5
Legal Lot Number99
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMAPLEWOOD
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract19500

Owner

Source: Essex County and Maplewood 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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address552 PROSPECT ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1372
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 2, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Jul 28, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
TIAA FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020108665
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateNov 2, 2020
Property Address552 PROSPECT ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1372
Document Number0000108665
Instrument DateSep 26, 2020
Instrument108665
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2020
Title CompanyALL AHEAD TITLE AGENCY LLC, ALL AHEAD TITLE AGCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$890.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address552 PROSPECT ST MAPLEWOOD NJ 070401372, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1372

Mortgage

Document Number108666
DateNov 2, 2020
Instrument108666
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueNov 1, 2035

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateJul 28, 2017
Property Address552 PROSPECT ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1372
Document Number0000065788
Instrument DateJun 30, 2017
Instrument65788
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$764.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address552 PROSPECT ST MAPLEWOOD NJ 070401372, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1372

Mortgage

Document Number65789
DateJul 28, 2017
Instrument65789
Lender
NameTIAA FSB
AddressJACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 27, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionMaplewood Township
Unified School DistrictSouth Orange-Maplewood School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,077,100 (-) Land $436,500 Building $640,600$1,077,100 (-) Land $436,500 Building $640,600
2025$25,861.00 (+3.81%)$1,077,100 (+7%) Land $436,500 Building $640,600$1,077,100 (+7%) Land $436,500 Building $640,600
2024$24,913.00 (+11.52%)
2023$633,600 Land $268,900 Building $364,700$633,600 Land $268,900 Building $364,700
2022$22,340.00

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1979–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 8
Most Recent ClaimDec 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2022
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 686 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
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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