Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 8 Gerdes Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,860 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,184 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00179-03-00017 |
| Primary APN | 22-00179-03-00017 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,860 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,860 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200179C00017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 GERDES AVE |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-2209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | 50X150 |
| Legal Block | 179.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 17301 |
8 Gerdes Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2018.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 GERDES AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048664 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8 GERDES AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2209 |
| Document Number | 0000048664 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 48664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 GERDES AVE WEST ORANGE NJ 070522209, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2209 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 GERDES AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2209 |
| Document Number | 0000091586 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 91586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 GERDES AVE WEST ORANGE NJ 070522209, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2209 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Gerdes Ave was $15,184, up 17.5% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | West Orange Township |
| Unified School District | West Orange Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $578,000 (-) Land $282,600 Building $295,400 | $578,000 (-) Land $282,600 Building $295,400 | |
| 2025 | $15,184.00 (+17.46%) | $578,000 Land $282,600 Building $295,400 | $578,000 Land $282,600 Building $295,400 |
| 2024 | $12,927.00 | ||
| 2023 | $276,000 Land $130,100 Building $145,900 | $276,000 Land $130,100 Building $145,900 | |
| 2022 | $12,246.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Gerdes Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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 8 Gerdes 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 313 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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