Essex County and Cedar Grove Township property record for 56 Birch Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,632 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,107 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $11,033 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00014-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 04-00014-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,107 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 040001400001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 BIRCH RD |
| City | CEDAR GROVE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07009-2104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 41X149+3X149TRI |
| Legal Subdivision | BELSITO PARK |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
56 Birch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 BIRCH RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-2104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6228 / 327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 56 BIRCH RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-2104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | ALL JERSEY TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000055220 |
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| Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022055220 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Birch Rd was $11,033, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Cedar Grove Township |
| Unified School District | Cedar Grove Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $677,600 (+65.03%) Land $364,100 Building $313,500 | $677,600 (+65.03%) Land $364,100 Building $313,500 | |
| 2025 | $11,033.00 (+2.8%) | $410,600 Land $238,100 Building $172,500 | $410,600 Land $238,100 Building $172,500 |
| 2024 | $10,733.00 | ||
| 2023 | $410,600 Land $238,100 Building $172,500 | $410,600 Land $238,100 Building $172,500 | |
| 2022 | $10,527.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Birch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 56 Birch Rd 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 | CEDAR GROVE WATER DEPT serves 12,900 people · EPA ID NJ0704001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 474 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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