Essex County and South Orange Village Township property record for 552 Sinclair Ter, South Orange, NJ 07079
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,366 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (13,983 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $508,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $18,036 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-00804-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 19-00804-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,366 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Lot Area | 13,983 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 1900203000000190 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 552 SINCLAIR TER |
| City | SOUTH ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07079 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Description | .321 AC |
| Legal Block | 804 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 19100 |
552 Sinclair Ter is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Essex County and South Orange Village Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 S CENTRE ST, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079-2651 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6240 / 783 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 552 Sinclair Ter was $18,036, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and South Orange Village Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | South Orange Village Township |
| Unified School District | South Orange-Maplewood School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $698,000 (-) Land $316,500 Building $381,500 | $698,000 (-) Land $316,500 Building $381,500 | |
| 2025 | $18,036.00 (+2.99%) | $698,000 Land $316,500 Building $381,500 | $698,000 Land $316,500 Building $381,500 |
| 2024 | $17,512.00 | ||
| 2023 | $465,400 Land $243,900 Building $221,500 | $465,400 Land $243,900 Building $221,500 | |
| 2022 | $16,321.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 552 Sinclair Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations |
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.
The area around 552 Sinclair Ter has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 16,964 people · EPA ID NJ0719001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 757 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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