Essex County and Maplewood Township property record for 97 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,513 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $74,121 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00012-04-00195 |
| Primary APN | 11-00012-04-00195 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,513 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 9,370 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Account Number | 00052 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 BAKER ST |
| City | MAPLEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07040-2691 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 12.4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 195 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 19900 |
Source: Essex County and Maplewood Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 DE HART RD, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1108 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage EMPIRE ST BK |
| May 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage EMPIRE ST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12508 / 8800 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 97 BAKER ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-2691 |
| Document Number | 0000041730 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 16 DE HART RD MAPLEWOOD NJ 070401108, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1108 |
| Document Number | 0000041730 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 41730 |
| Name | EMPIRE ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 68 N PLANK RD, NEWBURGH, NY 12550-2109 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 97 BAKER ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-2691 |
| Document Number | 0000041733 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 16 DE HART RD MAPLEWOOD NJ 070401108, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040-1108 |
| Document Number | 0000041733 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 41733 |
| Name | EMPIRE ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 68 N PLANK RD, NEWBURGH, NY 12550-2109 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $2,935,500 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $1,935,500 | $2,935,500 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $1,935,500 | |
| 2025 | $74,121.00 (+3.91%) | $2,935,500 (+51.33%) Land $1,000,000 Building $1,935,500 | $2,935,500 (+51.33%) Land $1,000,000 Building $1,935,500 |
| 2024 | $71,332.00 (+0.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,939,800 Land $351,400 Building $1,588,400 | $1,939,800 Land $351,400 Building $1,588,400 | |
| 2022 | $70,860.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 360 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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