Essex County and South Orange Village Township property record for 79 3rd St, South Orange, NJ 07079
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,409 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,453 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Feb 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $18,160 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-02004-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 19-02004-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,409 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,453 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 1900108000000389 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 3RD ST |
| City | SOUTH ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07079-1888 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-B |
| Legal Description | .217 AC 2 FAMILY |
| Legal Block | 2004 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 19300 |
79 3rd St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2015.
Source: Essex County and South Orange Village Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 ELMWOOD AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1820 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4819 / 241 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0125443345 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 3rd St was $18,160, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and South Orange Village Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | South Orange Village Township |
| Unified School District | South Orange-Maplewood School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $702,800 (-) Land $235,100 Building $467,700 | $702,800 (-) Land $235,100 Building $467,700 | |
| 2025 | $18,160.00 (+2.99%) | $702,800 Land $235,100 Building $467,700 | $702,800 Land $235,100 Building $467,700 |
| 2024 | $17,633.00 | ||
| 2023 | $466,000 Land $241,900 Building $224,100 | $466,000 Land $241,900 Building $224,100 | |
| 2022 | $16,342.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
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 | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations |
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 79 3rd St 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 | SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 16,964 people · EPA ID NJ0719001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 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 | None 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 548 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 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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