8 Ward Pl, Caldwell, NJ 07006 Property Records

Essex County and Caldwell Borough property record for 8 Ward Pl, Caldwell, NJ 07006

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,486 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size	0.317 acres (13,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$445,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$14,083 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Mortgage Apr 2019 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-00023-0000-00024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-00023-0000-00024`
Alternative APNs	`030002300024` `00000481`

Interior

Building Area	2,486 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1919
Effective Year Built	Effective 1919
Lot Area	13,800 sqft (0.317 acres)
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 69 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00000481
Street Address	8 WARD PL
City	CALDWELL
State	NJ
Zip	07006-5008
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Description	69X200 IRR
Legal Block	23
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	CALDWELL
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4006
Census Tract	21701

Owner

8 Ward Pl is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.

Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	57 SMULL AVE, 2, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5001
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 5, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI RED OAK MTG
Apr 15, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MARSHALL L GATES
Apr 26, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
May 10, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GATEWAY MTG GROUP LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 10, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 10, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 26, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201943599
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 17, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	1243006651
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Property Address	8 WARD PL, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5008
Document Number	0000093601
Instrument Date	Sep 5, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2020
Title Company	RMS TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 WARD PL CALDWELL NJ 070065008, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5008

Mortgage

Document Number	0000093601
Date	Sep 24, 2020
Instrument	93601

Lender

Name	RED OAK MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ADELPHIA, NJ 07710

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 23, 2050

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Property Address	8 WARD PL, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5008
Document Number	0000064742
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	8 WARD PL CALDWELL NJ 070065008, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5008

Mortgage

Document Number	0000064742
Date	Jul 15, 2019
Instrument	64742

Lender

Name	MARSHALL L GATES
Address	SUCCASUNNA, NJ 07876

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	24 Months
Due	Jul 14, 2021

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Apr 26, 2019
Property Address	8 WARD PL, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5008
Document Number	0000038683
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2019
Instrument	38683
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 29, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$445.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	8 WARD PL CALDWELL NJ 070065008, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5008

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	May 10, 2019
Property Address	8 WARD PL, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5008
Document Number	0000043599
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2019
Instrument	43599
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$445.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	8 WARD PL CALDWELL NJ 070065008, CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5008

Mortgage

Document Number	43601
Date	May 10, 2019
Instrument	43601

Lender

Name	GATEWAY MTG GROUP LLC
Address	JENKS, OK 74037-3448

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 9, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Ward Pl was $14,083, up 2.3% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Caldwell Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Essex County
Municipality	Caldwell Borough
Unified School District	Caldwell-West Caldwell School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$432,400 (-) Land $243,700 Building $188,700	$432,400 (-) Land $243,700 Building $188,700
2025	$14,083.00 (+2.3%)	$432,400 Land $243,700 Building $188,700	$432,400 Land $243,700 Building $188,700
2024	$13,767.00
2023		$432,400 Land $243,700 Building $188,700	$432,400 Land $243,700 Building $188,700
2022	$13,071.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8 Ward Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.

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 Claims	1 (1984)
Most Recent Claim	Apr 1984 · Coastal Storms & Flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 8 Ward Pl 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CALDWELL WATER DEPT serves 9,027 people · EPA ID NJ0703001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from ESSEX FELLS WATER DEPT
Lead	2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	12 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 487 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Optimum.

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