79 Cherry St, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Records

Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 79 Cherry St, West Orange, NJ 07052

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,244 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,751 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$258,000 (Mar 2016)
Tax Bill$12,011 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Sep 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-00136-0000-00015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-00136-0000-00015
Alternative APN
  • 220013600015

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,244 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1921
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area3,751 sqft (0.086 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 5 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number220013600015
Street Address79 CHERRY ST
CityWEST ORANGE
StateNJ
Zip07052-5903
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-T
Legal Description37.5X100
Legal Block136
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST ORANGE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract17600

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address79 CHERRY ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5903
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 20, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Sep 24, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 6, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201620464
Last Transfer DateMar 31, 2021
Transfer Doc2021117158
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address79 CHERRY ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5903
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 25, 2022
Title CompanySOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000088174
DateJul 20, 2021
Instrument2021088174
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateSep 24, 2021
Property Address79 CHERRY ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5903
Document Number2021117158
Instrument DateMar 31, 2021
Instrument2021117158
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 15, 2021
Title CompanySOLIDIFI TITLE AND CLOSING, SOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address79 CHERRY ST, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5903
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number2021117159
DateSep 24, 2021
Instrument2021117159
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term356 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionWest Orange Township
Unified School DistrictWest Orange Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$457,200 (-) Land $162,500 Building $294,700$457,200 (-) Land $162,500 Building $294,700
2025$12,011.00 (+11.45%)$457,200 (+98.7%) Land $162,500 Building $294,700$457,200 (+98.7%) Land $162,500 Building $294,700
2024$10,777.00 (+5.56%)
2023$230,100 Land $86,300 Building $143,800$230,100 Land $86,300 Building $143,800
2022$10,209.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims19 (1979–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 19
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 3 claims

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 RiskNot 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 SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2022
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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

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