Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 116 Forest St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,839 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,802 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $877,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,496 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Oct 2017 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-03301-0000-00026 |
| Primary APN | 13-03301-0000-00026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,839 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,802 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 130330100026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 116 FOREST ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-3817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 7800SF |
| Legal Block | 3301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
116 Forest St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of August 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 N MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2347 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202650353 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 1986 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5039000711 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 116 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3817 |
| Document Number | 0000050353 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202650353 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $88,577.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 147 N MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2347 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 116 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3817 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 91332 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 116 FOREST ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070423817, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3817 |
| Document Number | 0000091332 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 91332 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 116 Forest St was $12,496, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Montclair Township |
| Unified School District | Montclair Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $355,400 (-) Land $179,600 Building $175,800 | $355,400 (-) Land $179,600 Building $175,800 | |
| 2025 | $12,496.00 (+3.32%) | $355,400 Land $179,600 Building $175,800 | $355,400 Land $179,600 Building $175,800 |
| 2024 | $12,094.00 | ||
| 2023 | $355,400 Land $179,600 Building $175,800 | $355,400 Land $179,600 Building $175,800 | |
| 2022 | $11,685.00 |
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 116 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 116 Forest St 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 |
|---|
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 | MONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU serves 40,150 people · EPA ID NJ0713001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2024 |
| 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 559 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures