Essex County and City Of Orange Township property record for 557 Christopher St, Orange, NJ 07050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,089 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (1,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,673 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 17-06006-0000-00019 |
| Primary APN | 17-06006-0000-00019 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,089 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,999 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00004540 |
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| Street Address | 557 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 | 19 |
| 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 · APN 17-06006-0000-00019
Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 557 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 29, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST ATLANTIC FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202650072 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 01, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2015069625 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 557 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Document Number | 0000050072 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202650072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $38,380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Document Number | 0000050073, |
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| Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202650073 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.47% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 557 CHRISTOPHER ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1201 |
| Document Number | 0000069893 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 01, 2017 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 418 WESTFIELD AVE WESTFIELD NJ 070903310, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-3310 |
| Document Number | 0000069893 |
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| Date | Aug 09, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69893 |
| Name | FIRST ATLANTIC FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | EATONTOWN, NJ 07724 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township records · Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $215,200 (-) Land $69,000 Building $146,200 | $215,200 (-) Land $69,000 Building $146,200 | |
| 2025 | $8,673.00 (+3.08%) | $215,200 (-) Land $69,000 Building $146,200 | $215,200 (-) Land $69,000 Building $146,200 |
| 2024 | $8,414.00 (+12.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $215,200 Land $69,000 Building $146,200 | $215,200 Land $69,000 Building $146,200 | |
| 2022 | $7,458.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 24, 2020 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
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| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 724 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ORANGE WATER DEPT serves 30,134 people |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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