Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 9 Amherst Ct, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,604 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,149 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $867,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $19,383 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00030-03-00087 |
| Primary APN | 11-00030-03-00087 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,604 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,149 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9 AMHERST CT |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-2805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-5 |
| Legal Description | 50X103 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY VIEW REALTY CO |
| Legal Block | 30.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 19800 |
9 Amherst Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 AMHERST CT, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-2805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Deed, Transfer COUNSELLORS TITLE AGENCY INC, COUNSELLORS TITLE |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202654830 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5223000793 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 9 AMHERST CT, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000054830 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202654830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | COUNSELLORS TITLE AGENCY INC, COUNSELLORS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $87,567.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9 AMHERST CT, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-2805 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 9 AMHERST CT, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000146674 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021146674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACRES LAND TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,412.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 GREEN HALT MEWS PARKWAY, 28, WIMKOW CHESHEIR, NJ |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9 AMHERST CT, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000146675 |
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| Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021146675 |
| Name | NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9 Amherst Ct was $19,383, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Maplewood Township |
| Unified School District | South Orange-Maplewood School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $807,300 (-) Land $377,400 Building $429,900 | $807,300 (-) Land $377,400 Building $429,900 | |
| 2025 | $19,383.00 (+3.81%) | $807,300 Land $377,400 Building $429,900 | $807,300 Land $377,400 Building $429,900 |
| 2024 | $18,672.00 | ||
| 2023 | $489,000 Land $271,200 Building $217,800 | $489,000 Land $271,200 Building $217,800 | |
| 2022 | $17,242.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9 Amherst Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 2 (2004–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 9 Amherst Ct 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 809 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 |
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