78 Mitchell St, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Records

Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 78 Mitchell St, West Orange, NJ 07052

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,104 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size	0.062 acres (2,712 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$355,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$9,418 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22-00027-0000-00062`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22-00027-0000-00062`
Alternative APN	`220002700062`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,104 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1870
Effective Year Built	Effective 1870
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	2,712 sqft (0.062 acres)
Lot Dimensions	113 ft deep x 24 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	220002700062
Street Address	78 MITCHELL ST
City	WEST ORANGE
State	NJ
Zip	07052-5120
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-T
Legal Description	24X113 AVG. IRR
Legal Block	27
Legal Lot Number	62
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	WEST ORANGE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4001
Census Tract	17800

Owner

Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of October 19, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	78 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5120
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 29, 2022	Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jun 15, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Feb 23, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC
Apr 6, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC
Dec 7, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202271610
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 26, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000029743
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Jul 29, 2022
Property Address	78 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5120
Document Number	0000071610
Instrument Date	Jul 25, 2022
Instrument	2022071610
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025
Title Company	ACRES LAND TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$887.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	134 EVERGREEN PL STE 103, 103, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018-2010

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	78 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5120

Mortgage

Document Number	0000071611
Date	Jul 29, 2022
Instrument	2022071611

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2052

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Property Address	78 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5120
Document Number	0000087437
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 2, 2020
Title Company	BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY, BOSTON NAT'L TITLE AGCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	78 MITCHELL ST WEST ORANGE NJ 070525120, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5120

Mortgage

Document Number	0000087437
Date	Sep 10, 2020
Instrument	87437

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 9, 2050

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Property Address	78 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5120
Document Number	0000040241
Instrument Date	Feb 23, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 31, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	78 MITCHELL ST WEST ORANGE NJ 070525120, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5120

Mortgage

Document Number	0000040241
Date	May 8, 2018
Instrument	40241

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28209

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Apr 6, 2018
Property Address	78 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5120
Document Number	0000029743
Instrument Date	Jan 26, 2018
Instrument	29743
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 23, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$106.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11 S MAPLE AVE EAST ORANGE NJ 070184010, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018-4010

Mortgage

Document Number	29744
Date	Apr 6, 2018
Instrument	29744

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28209

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

December 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2017
Property Address	78 MITCHELL ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5120
Document Number	0000106313
Instrument Date	Oct 5, 2017
Instrument	106313
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jul 8, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.10
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust
Address	60 LIVINGSTON AVE ST PAUL MN 551072292, ST PAUL, MN 55107-2292

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Essex County
County Subdivision	West Orange Township
Unified School District	West Orange Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$358,500 (-) Land $172,400 Building $186,100	$358,500 (-) Land $172,400 Building $186,100
2025	$9,418.00 (+9.28%)	$358,500 (+94.84%) Land $172,400 Building $186,100	$358,500 (+94.84%) Land $172,400 Building $186,100
2024	$8,618.00 (+5.56%)
2023		$184,000 Land $84,700 Building $99,300	$184,000 Land $84,700 Building $99,300
2022	$8,164.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (1996–2021)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 854 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
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T.

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