Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 96 Lessing Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,868 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,478 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,227,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $22,592 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00158-12-00202 |
| Primary APN | 22-00158-12-00202 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,868 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,478 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200158L00202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 LESSING RD |
| City | WEST ORANGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07052-2606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | 82X140 |
| Legal Block | 158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 202 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 18000 |
96 Lessing Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202652460 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0011035512 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 96 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2606 |
| Document Number | 0000052460 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202652460 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | LAND TITLE, ACRES LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $123,927.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2606 |
| Document Number | 0000052461, |
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| Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202652461 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 96 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2606 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000086188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022086188 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 96 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2606 |
| Document Number | 0000044222 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 96 LESSING RD WEST ORANGE NJ 070522606, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2606 |
| Document Number | 0000044222 |
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| Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 44222 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 12, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Lessing Rd was $22,592, up 12.2% 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 | $860,000 (-) Land $307,700 Building $552,300 | $860,000 (-) Land $307,700 Building $552,300 | |
| 2025 | $22,592.00 (+12.17%) | $860,000 Land $307,700 Building $552,300 | $860,000 Land $307,700 Building $552,300 |
| 2024 | $20,141.00 | ||
| 2023 | $430,000 Land $162,700 Building $267,300 | $430,000 Land $162,700 Building $267,300 | |
| 2022 | $19,079.00 |
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 96 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 96 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 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.
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 340 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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