Essex County and City Of Orange Township property record for 56 Bell St, Orange, NJ 07050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,163 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,163 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $291,900 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $12,211 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-02602-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 17-02602-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,163 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 10,163 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 173 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 00001944 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 BELL ST |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07050-1509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 10161 SF |
| Legal Block | 2602 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CITY OF ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 18600 |
56 Bell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Essex County and City Of Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 BELL ST, ORANGE, NJ 07050-1509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6391 / 20 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Bell St was $12,211, up 3.1% from the year before.
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 | $303,000 (-) Land $159,400 Building $143,600 | $303,000 (-) Land $159,400 Building $143,600 | |
| 2025 | $12,211.00 (+3.07%) | $303,000 Land $159,400 Building $143,600 | $303,000 Land $159,400 Building $143,600 |
| 2024 | $11,847.00 | ||
| 2023 | $303,000 Land $159,400 Building $143,600 | $303,000 Land $159,400 Building $143,600 | |
| 2022 | $10,501.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Bell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 56 Bell St 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 |
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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 551 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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