12 Seneca Pl, Montclair, NJ 07043 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 12 Seneca Pl, Montclair, NJ 07043

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,889 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.189 acres (8,250 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$779,000 (Nov 2009)
Tax Bill$29,707 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-00706-0000-00036

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-00706-0000-00036
Alternative APN
  • 130070600036

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,889 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area8,250 sqft (0.189 acres)
Lot Dimensions165 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130070600036
Street Address12 SENECA PL
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07043-1114
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description50X165 IRR
Legal Block706
Legal Lot Number36
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract16100

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 Address12 SENECA PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1114
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 4, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 4, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20099094061
Deed Book / Page12225 / 1646
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address12 SENECA PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1114
Document Number0000057499
Instrument DateMay 4, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 3, 2020
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address12 SENECA PL MONTCLAIR NJ 070431114, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1114

Mortgage

Document Number0000057499
DateJun 22, 2020
Instrument57499
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJun 21, 2035

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$844,900 (-) Land $341,500 Building $503,400$844,900 (-) Land $341,500 Building $503,400
2025$29,707.00 (+3.33%)$844,900 (-) Land $341,500 Building $503,400$844,900 (-) Land $341,500 Building $503,400
2024$28,751.00 (+3.5%)
2023$844,900 Land $341,500 Building $503,400$844,900 Land $341,500 Building $503,400
2022$27,780.00

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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1979–2007)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimAug 2007

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 RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 81% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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