Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 89 Lessing Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,370 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,526 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00158-14-00248 |
| Primary APN | 22-00158-14-00248 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200158N00248 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 89 LESSING RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-2605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 70X140 |
| Legal Block | 158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 248 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 18000 |
89 Lessing Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2002.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 89 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5893 / 653 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5893000653 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 89 Lessing Rd was $13,526, up 1.6% 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 | $514,900 (-) Land $303,600 Building $211,300 | $514,900 (-) Land $303,600 Building $211,300 | |
| 2025 | $13,526.00 (+1.65%) | $514,900 Land $303,600 Building $211,300 | $514,900 Land $303,600 Building $211,300 |
| 2024 | $13,307.00 | ||
| 2023 | $284,100 Land $161,800 Building $122,300 | $284,100 Land $161,800 Building $122,300 | |
| 2022 | $12,605.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 89 Lessing Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2023 · other causes |
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 89 Lessing Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 286 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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