Essex County and Cedar Grove Township property record for 71 Myrtle Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,547 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,701 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,496 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Second Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00172-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 04-00172-0000-00003 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,547 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,701 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 040017200003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 MYRTLE AVE |
| City | CEDAR GROVE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07009-1403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Description | 50X154 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE HOMES/CLIFTON MAP 02 |
| Legal Block | 172 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 21300 |
71 Myrtle Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 MYRTLE AVE, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FIN'L SVCS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020107470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 71 MYRTLE AVE, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Title Company | CLOSING USA LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000058078 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025058078 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 71 MYRTLE AVE, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1403 |
| Document Number | 0000107470 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 107470 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | RELIANT TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $410.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 71 MYRTLE AVE CEDAR GROVE NJ 070091403, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1403 |
| Document Number | 107471 |
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| Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 107471 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FIN'L SVCS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 28, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Myrtle Ave was $9,496, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Cedar Grove Township |
| Unified School District | Cedar Grove Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $602,800 (+70.57%) Land $348,800 Building $254,000 | $602,800 (+70.57%) Land $348,800 Building $254,000 | |
| 2025 | $9,496.00 (+2.8%) | $353,400 Land $237,700 Building $115,700 | $353,400 Land $237,700 Building $115,700 |
| 2024 | $9,237.00 | ||
| 2023 | $353,400 Land $237,700 Building $115,700 | $353,400 Land $237,700 Building $115,700 | |
| 2022 | $9,061.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Myrtle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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 Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1984 · Coastal Storms & Flooding |
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 71 Myrtle 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 | CEDAR GROVE WATER DEPT serves 12,900 people · EPA ID NJ0704001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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