Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 87 Riggs Pl, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,440 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,249 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $11,433 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00021-0000-00028 |
| Primary APN | 22-00021-0000-00028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,249 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 220002100028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 RIGGS PL |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-5211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-T |
| Legal Description | 35X150 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSHIP/WEST ORANGE |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 17800 |
87 Riggs Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 RIGGS PL, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20256482 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 87 RIGGS PL, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5211 |
| Document Number | 0000006482 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025006482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACRES LAND TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $927.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 BAHAMIA DR, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08757-3751 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 87 RIGGS PL, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-5211 |
| Document Number | 0000006483 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025006483 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 87 Riggs Pl was $11,433, up 3.6% 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 | $435,200 (-) Land $216,800 Building $218,400 | $435,200 (-) Land $216,800 Building $218,400 | |
| 2025 | $11,433.00 (+3.61%) | $435,200 Land $216,800 Building $218,400 | $435,200 Land $216,800 Building $218,400 |
| 2024 | $11,035.00 | ||
| 2023 | $235,600 Land $102,300 Building $133,300 | $235,600 Land $102,300 Building $133,300 | |
| 2022 | $10,453.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 87 Riggs Pl 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 | 4 in force |
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 87 Riggs Pl 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 551 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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