Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 7 Menzel Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,739 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $12,036 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00047-03-00047 |
| Primary APN | 11-00047-03-00047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,739 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,498 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 03566 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7 MENZEL AVE |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-3307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2-4 |
| Legal Description | 35X100 |
| Legal Block | 47.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 19700 |
7 Menzel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2012.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 MENZEL AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-3307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6148 / 481 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012085689 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7 Menzel Ave was $12,036, up 3.8% from the year before.
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 | $501,300 (-) Land $194,000 Building $307,300 | $501,300 (-) Land $194,000 Building $307,300 | |
| 2025 | $12,036.00 (+3.8%) | $501,300 Land $194,000 Building $307,300 | $501,300 Land $194,000 Building $307,300 |
| 2024 | $11,595.00 | ||
| 2023 | $309,000 Land $135,000 Building $174,000 | $309,000 Land $135,000 Building $174,000 | |
| 2022 | $10,895.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 Menzel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 7 Menzel Ave 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 | 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 824 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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