Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 91 Watson Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,668 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $11,540 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00129-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 22-00129-0000-00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 220012900017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 91 WATSON AVE |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-6016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-T |
| Legal Description | 25X100 |
| Legal Block | 129 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 17700 |
91 Watson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 91 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SANTANDER BK NA |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6170 / 770 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5265000339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 91 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6016 |
| Document Number | 0000069528 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 91 WATSON AVE WEST ORANGE NJ 070526016, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6016 |
| Document Number | 0000069528 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 69528 |
| Name | SANTANDER BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | READING, PA 19601 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 8, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 91 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6016 |
| Document Number | 0000011121 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017011121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 274 EAGLE ROCK AVE, 274, ROSELAND, NJ 07068-1709 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 91 WATSON AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-6016 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 91 Watson Ave was $11,540, up 13.3% 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 | $439,300 (-) Land $145,000 Building $294,300 | $439,300 (-) Land $145,000 Building $294,300 | |
| 2025 | $11,540.00 (+13.28%) | $439,300 Land $145,000 Building $294,300 | $439,300 Land $145,000 Building $294,300 |
| 2024 | $10,187.00 | ||
| 2023 | $217,500 Land $72,500 Building $145,000 | $217,500 Land $72,500 Building $145,000 | |
| 2022 | $9,650.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 91 Watson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 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.
The area around 91 Watson Ave 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 854 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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