Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 56 Schaefer Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,260 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,551 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00046-03-00031 |
| Primary APN | 11-00046-03-00031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,295 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 05684 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 SCHAEFER RD |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-3339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-4 |
| Legal Description | 38X113 |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN NESS ORCHARDS |
| Legal Block | 46.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 19700 |
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 SCHAEFER RD, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3339 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021142925 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 56 SCHAEFER RD, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3339 |
| Document Number | 0000142925 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021142925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $912.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 MOUNT PLEASANT PKWY, 34, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039-2821 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 SCHAEFER RD, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3339 |
| Document Number | 0000142926 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021142926 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
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 | $408,200 (-) Land $207,800 Building $200,400 | $408,200 (-) Land $207,800 Building $200,400 | |
| 2025 | $9,551.00 (+3.92%) Veteran's exemption | $408,200 (+49.91%) Land $207,800 Building $200,400 | $408,200 (+49.91%) Land $207,800 Building $200,400 |
| 2024 | $9,191.00 (-1.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $272,300 Land $140,200 Building $132,100 | $272,300 Land $140,200 Building $132,100 | |
| 2022 | $9,351.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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: 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 | 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 854 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 |
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