Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 65 Lessing Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,935 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,398 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $16,101 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00158-14-00235 |
| Primary APN | 22-00158-14-00235 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,935 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,935 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,398 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200158N00235 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 65 LESSING RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-2605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 60X140 |
| Legal Subdivision | MT GABLES TR PROP |
| Legal Block | 158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 235 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 18000 |
65 Lessing Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 NOBLE ST, STAMFORD, CT 06902-7519 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK/TX |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017107822 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 65 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACRES LAND TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021045589 |
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| Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021045589 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 65 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2605 |
| Document Number | 0000107822 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 107822 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 14 NOBLE ST STAMFORD CT 069027519, STAMFORD, CT 06902-7519 |
| Document Number | 107823 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 107823 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK/TX |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 11, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 65 Lessing Rd was $16,101, down 11.4% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | West Orange Township |
| Unified School District | West Orange Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $612,900 (-) Land $293,800 Building $319,100 | $612,900 (-) Land $293,800 Building $319,100 | |
| 2025 | $16,101.00 (-11.36%) | $612,900 Land $293,800 Building $319,100 | $612,900 Land $293,800 Building $319,100 |
| 2024 | $18,164.00 | ||
| 2023 | $387,800 Land $155,600 Building $232,200 | $387,800 Land $155,600 Building $232,200 | |
| 2022 | $17,206.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 65 Lessing Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2023 · other causes |
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.
Wildfire risk around 65 Lessing Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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