Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 8 Shepard Ter, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,120 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $434,600 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $14,606 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00114-0000-00106 |
| Primary APN | 22-00114-0000-00106 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,001 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 220011400106 |
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| Street Address | 8 SHEPARD TER |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-5779 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-T |
| Legal Description | 30X100 |
| Legal Block | 114 |
| Legal Lot Number | 106 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 17700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Edison National Historic Site listed 1966 · 20 contributing resources · NRIS 66000052 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
8 Shepard Ter is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2007.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SHEPARD TER, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5779 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12037 / 525 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 8 SHEPARD TER, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5779 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | COVIUS SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, COVIUS SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 SHEPARD TER, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5779 |
| Document Number | 0000040450 |
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| Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023040450 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 479 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2063 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Shepard Ter was $14,606, up 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 | $556,000 (-) Land $192,000 Building $364,000 | $556,000 (-) Land $192,000 Building $364,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,606.00 (+4.96%) | $556,000 Land $192,000 Building $364,000 | $556,000 Land $192,000 Building $364,000 |
| 2024 | $13,916.00 | ||
| 2023 | $297,100 Land $105,000 Building $192,100 | $297,100 Land $105,000 Building $192,100 | |
| 2022 | $13,182.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Shepard Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1981–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 13 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 8 Shepard Ter is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 650 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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