Essex County and East Orange City property record for 68 Ely Pl, East Orange, NJ 07017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,633 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,549 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,983 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00572-0000-00019 |
| Primary APN | 05-00572-0000-00019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,633 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,549 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Account Number | 00544019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 ELY PL |
| City | EAST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07017-3305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50X151 |
| Legal Block | 572 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
68 Ely Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 1986.
Source: Essex County and East Orange City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 ELY PL, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-3305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 1986 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 1986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4942 / 466 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 68 ELY PL, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-3305 |
| Document Number | 0000057874 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 ELY PL EAST ORANGE NJ 070173305, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-3305 |
| Document Number | 0000057874 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 57874 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Ely Pl was $12,983, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and East Orange City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | East Orange City |
| Unified School District | East Orange City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $400,600 (-) Land $102,400 Building $298,200 | $400,600 (-) Land $102,400 Building $298,200 | |
| 2025 | $12,983.00 (+3.19%) | $400,600 Land $102,400 Building $298,200 | $400,600 Land $102,400 Building $298,200 |
| 2024 | $12,582.00 | ||
| 2023 | $400,600 Land $102,400 Building $298,200 | $400,600 Land $102,400 Building $298,200 | |
| 2022 | $11,641.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 Ely Pl 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.
Wildfire risk around 68 Ely Pl 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST ORANGE WATER COMMISSION serves 75,000 people · EPA ID NJ0705001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 33 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 517 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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