Essex County and City Of Orange Township property record for 553 Christopher St, Orange, NJ 07050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,036 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (1,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,845 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-06006-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 17-06006-0000-00017 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,999 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00004542 |
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| Street Address | 553 CHRISTOPHER ST |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07050-1201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2000 SF |
| Legal Block | 6006 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CITY OF ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 18900 |
Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR |
| Aug 15, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018108794 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 553 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Document Number | 0000120838 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE/OREGON |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 553 CHRISTOPHER ST ORANGE NJ 070501201, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Document Number | 0000120838 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 120838 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 553 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Document Number | 0000108794 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 108794 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $185.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 553 CHRISTOPHER ST ORANGE NJ 070501201, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Document Number | 108796 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 108796 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 17, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 553 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Document Number | 0000071272 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 71272 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $45.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 553 CHRISTOPHER ST ORANGE NJ 070501201, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 553 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Document Number | 0000061915 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 61915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 127 STATE ROUTE 15 S WHARTON NJ 078851200, WHARTON, NJ 07885-1200 |
Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | City Of Orange Township |
| Unified School District | Orange City Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $250,500 (-) Land $69,000 Building $181,500 | $250,500 (-) Land $69,000 Building $181,500 | |
| 2025 | $9,845.00 (+3.15%) Veteran's exemption | $250,500 (-) Land $69,000 Building $181,500 | $250,500 (-) Land $69,000 Building $181,500 |
| 2024 | $9,544.00 (+13.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $250,500 Land $69,000 Building $181,500 | $250,500 Land $69,000 Building $181,500 | |
| 2022 | $8,432.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1981 · 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | ORANGE WATER DEPT serves 30,134 people · EPA ID NJ0717001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 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 724 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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