Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 555 Summit Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,211 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $21,268 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Dec 2016 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00026-05-00125 |
| Primary APN | 11-00026-05-00125 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,211 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 | 05988 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 555 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 | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 19500 |
555 Summit Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2000.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 SUMMIT AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1340 |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VALLEY NAT'L BK |
| Dec 24, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VALLEY NAT'L BK |
| Dec 24, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VALLEY NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5692 / 752 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 1991 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5197000451 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 555 SUMMIT AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1340 |
| Document Number | 0000008166 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 SUMMIT AVE MAPLEWOOD NJ 070401340, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1340 |
| Document Number | 0000008166 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 8166 |
| Name | VALLEY NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, NJ 07470 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 20, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 555 SUMMIT AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1340 |
| Document Number | 0000000585 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 24, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | VALLEY NATIONAL TITLE SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 555 SUMMIT AVE MAPLEWOOD NJ 070401340, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1340 |
| Document Number | 0000000585 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 585 |
| Name | VALLEY NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, NJ 07470 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 555 SUMMIT AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1340 |
| Document Number | 0000003342 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 24, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 SUMMIT AVE MAPLEWOOD NJ 070401340, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1340 |
| Document Number | 0000003342 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3342 |
| Name | VALLEY NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, NJ 07470 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 555 Summit Ave was $21,268, up 3.8% from the year before.
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 | $885,800 (-) Land $453,900 Building $431,900 | $885,800 (-) Land $453,900 Building $431,900 | |
| 2025 | $21,268.00 (+3.81%) | $885,800 Land $453,900 Building $431,900 | $885,800 Land $453,900 Building $431,900 |
| 2024 | $20,488.00 | ||
| 2023 | $525,400 Land $297,500 Building $227,900 | $525,400 Land $297,500 Building $227,900 | |
| 2022 | $18,525.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 555 Summit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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.
Wildfire risk around 555 Summit 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 | 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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