Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 556 Summit Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,419 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,667 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00026-07-00137 |
| Primary APN | 11-00026-07-00137 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,419 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,252 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 05995 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 556 SUMMIT AVE |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-1341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-5 |
| Legal Description | 75X150 |
| Legal Block | 26.7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 137 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 19500 |
556 Summit Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 SUMMIT AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Summit Ave was $16,667 with a veteran's exemption, up 3.9% 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 | $704,600 (-) Land $459,400 Building $245,200 | $704,600 (-) Land $459,400 Building $245,200 | |
| 2025 | $16,667.00 (+3.86%) Veteran's exemption | $704,600 Land $459,400 Building $245,200 | $704,600 Land $459,400 Building $245,200 |
| 2024 | $16,047.00 | ||
| 2023 | $461,400 Land $298,800 Building $162,600 | $461,400 Land $298,800 Building $162,600 | |
| 2022 | $16,018.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 556 Summit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 556 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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