117 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 117 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,617 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size0.131 acres (5,720 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,355,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$30,086 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-02304-0000-00006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-02304-0000-00006
Alternative APN
  • 130230400006

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,617 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1909
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1909
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,720 sqft (0.131 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 52 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130230400006
Street Address117 CHESTNUT ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-2943
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Description52X110 IRR
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSHIP/MONTCLAIR
Legal Block2304
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract16600

Owner

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address117 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2943
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 20, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 1, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC, PRESTIGE TITLE AGCY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 1, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021103187
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateAug 20, 2021
Property Address117 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2943
Document Number0000103187
Instrument DateAug 13, 2021
Instrument2021103187
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanyEVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,387.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address109 LORRAINE AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2304

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address117 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2943
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000103188
DateAug 20, 2021
Instrument2021103188
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateOct 1, 2020
Property Address117 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2943
Document Number0000096718
Instrument DateAug 5, 2020
Instrument96718
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2020
Title CompanyPRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC, PRESTIGE TITLE AGCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$430.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address117 CHESTNUT ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070422943, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2943

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionMontclair Township
Unified School DistrictMontclair Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$855,700 (-) Land $217,600 Building $638,100$855,700 (-) Land $217,600 Building $638,100
2025$30,086.00 (+3.32%)$855,700 (-) Land $217,600 Building $638,100$855,700 (-) Land $217,600 Building $638,100
2024$29,119.00 (+3.5%)
2023$855,700 Land $217,600 Building $638,100$855,700 Land $217,600 Building $638,100
2022$28,135.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU
serves 40,150 people · EPA ID NJ0713001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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