Essex County, NJ

Essex County, NJ assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Essex County, New Jersey. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Essex County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Essex County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesEssex County Tax Boardwww.essexcountynjtaxboard.org
  • Provides property assessment information and tax appeal resources.
  • Actual property assessments are managed at the municipal level; this site provides a directory of municipal assessors.
Deeds and recorded documentsEssex County Public Records Electronic Search System (PRESS)press.essexregister.com
  • Provides access to property deeds and mortgage records from May 1, 2001 to present.
  • Older records are available in the physical Public Vault.
Property taxesEssex County Tax Boardwww.essexcountynjtaxboard.org
  • Provides tax rates, equalization tables, and abstract of ratables.
GIS and parcel mapsEssex County Parcels GISwww.arcgis.com/home/item.html
  • Official parcel dataset for Essex County.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and do not represent legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsEssex County Department of Public Works Permitswww.ecdpw.org/permits_application.php
  • County-level permits are limited to work on county roads and sidewalks.
  • General building and zoning permits are handled by individual municipalities.
Zoning and land useEssex County Planning Boardwww.ecdpw.org/essex_county_planning_board.php
  • The Planning Board acts as a repository for municipal master plans and zoning ordinances.
  • Specific zoning inquiries should be directed to the local municipality.
County data

Essex County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$705,829

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$421,900

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$12,109

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.65%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Essex County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Newark$583,697$184,0001.19%$6,964
West Orange$700,556$583,3502.04%$14,448
Bloomfield$651,581$360,7001.87%$12,228
Livingston$1,212,317$609,3001.29%$14,884
Montclair$1,285,478$606,4001.61%$20,588
East Orange$552,200$341,7001.91%$10,629
Belleville$553,597$282,9002.03%$11,385
Irvington$512,851$410,7001.76%$9,091
Nutley$676,850$470,3001.85%$12,368
Maplewood$989,759$790,0001.82%$18,296
FAQ

Essex County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I search Essex County property records by address?

Use the official Essex County Tax Board to search Essex County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Essex County by address or APN.

How do I find the owners of Essex County properties?

Use the official Essex County Tax Board for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Essex County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Essex County?

Use the official Essex County Tax Board for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Essex County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Essex County Tax Board for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Essex County?

Use the official Essex County Parcels GIS for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Essex County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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