Essex County and West Orange Township property record for 97 Lessing Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,234 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $815,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $19,700 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00158-14-00251 |
| Primary APN | 22-00158-14-00251 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,234 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200158N00251 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 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 | 100X140 IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | MT GABLES TR PROP |
| Legal Block | 158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 251 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 18000 |
Source: Essex County and West Orange Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202515478 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 97 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 LESSING RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-3112 |
| Document Number | 0000046840 |
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| Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022046840 |
| Name | ASCENDIA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $749,900 (-) Land $313,000 Building $436,900 | $749,900 (-) Land $313,000 Building $436,900 | |
| 2025 | $19,700.00 (+5.86%) | $749,900 (+88.75%) Land $313,000 Building $436,900 | $749,900 (+88.75%) Land $313,000 Building $436,900 |
| 2024 | $18,609.00 (+5.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $397,300 Land $165,400 Building $231,900 | $397,300 Land $165,400 Building $231,900 | |
| 2022 | $17,628.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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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