124 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 124 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,880 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.244 acres (10,626 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$2,500,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill$37,097 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-04402-0000-00026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-04402-0000-00026
Alternative APN
  • 130440200026

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,880 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1923
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area10,626 sqft (0.244 acres)
Lot Dimensions161 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130440200026
Street Address124 CHRISTOPHER ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-4229
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description66X161 IRR
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSHIP/MONTCLAIR
Legal Block4402
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group4
Census Block4004
Census Tract16500

Owner

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address124 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4229
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 26, 2023Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Aug 24, 2022Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 24, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 26, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202539405
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateJul 26, 2023
Property Address124 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4229
Document Number0000044427
Instrument DateJun 5, 2023
Instrument2023044427
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2023
Title CompanyHERITAGE ABSTRACT COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,765.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8 HILLCREST AVE, CLIFTON, NJ 07013-2628

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address124 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4229

Mortgage

Document Number0000044429
DateJul 26, 2023
Instrument2023044429
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.87%
Type Change DateJul 1, 2030
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change10.8%
Max Rate10.8%

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateAug 24, 2022
Property Address124 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4229
Document Number0000078568
Instrument DateAug 9, 2022
Instrument2022078568
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2022
Title CompanyPERFECT TITLE, PERFECT TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,975.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address124 CHRISTOPHER ST, 124, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4229

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address124 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4229

Mortgage

Document Number0000078569
DateAug 24, 2022
Instrument2022078569
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term13 Months
DueSep 1, 2023

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$1,055,100 (-) Land $496,000 Building $559,100$1,055,100 (-) Land $496,000 Building $559,100
2025$37,097.00 (+3.32%)$1,055,100 (+69.44%) Land $496,000 Building $559,100$1,055,100 (+69.44%) Land $496,000 Building $559,100
2024$35,905.00 (+41.48%)
2023$622,700 (-20.12%) Land $496,000 Building $126,700$622,700 (-20.12%) Land $496,000 Building $126,700
2022$25,379.00 (+6.03%) Widower's exemption$779,500 Land $496,000 Building $283,500$779,500 Land $496,000 Building $283,500
2021$23,935.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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 Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2011–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024 · rainfall accumulation

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 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 461 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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