56 Forest Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006 Property Records

Essex County and Caldwell Borough property record for 56 Forest Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,362 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.338 acres (14,700 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$560,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$17,979 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2018 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-00015-0000-00001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-00015-0000-00001`
Alternative APNs	`030001500001` `00000261`

Interior

Building Area	2,362 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Lot Area	14,700 sqft (0.338 acres)
Lot Dimensions	196 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00000261
Street Address	56 FOREST AVE
City	CALDWELL
State	NJ
Zip	07006-5231
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Description	75X196 IRR
Legal Subdivision	FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEC
Legal Block	15
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	CALDWELL
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	21701

Owner

Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough records, as of July 2, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	56 FOREST AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5231
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 16, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRIDENT MTG
Sep 21, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202056125
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 24, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0013019873
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Jun 16, 2020
Property Address	56 FOREST AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5231
Document Number	0000056125
Instrument Date	Jun 8, 2020
Instrument	56125
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2020
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$560.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	56 FOREST AVE CALDWELL NJ 070065231, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5231

Mortgage

Document Number	56126
Date	Jun 16, 2020
Instrument	56126

Lender

Name	TRIDENT MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DEVON, PA 19333

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 15, 2050

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Property Address	56 FOREST AVE, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5231
Document Number	0000087848
Instrument Date	Sep 21, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 29, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	56 FOREST AVE CALDWELL NJ 070065231, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5231

Mortgage

Document Number	0000087848
Date	Oct 10, 2018
Instrument	87848

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BK
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 9, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Essex County
Municipality	Caldwell Borough
Unified School District	Caldwell-West Caldwell School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$552,000 (-) Land $258,200 Building $293,800	$552,000 (-) Land $258,200 Building $293,800
2025	$17,979.00 (+5.39%)	$552,000 (+3.02%) Land $258,200 Building $293,800	$552,000 (+3.02%) Land $258,200 Building $293,800
2024	$17,059.00 (+5.32%)
2023		$535,800 Land $258,200 Building $277,600	$535,800 Land $258,200 Building $277,600
2022	$16,197.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CALDWELL WATER DEPT serves 9,027 people · EPA ID NJ0703001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from ESSEX FELLS WATER DEPT
Lead	2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	12 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 487 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

May also be available: AT&T, Optimum.

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