Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 126 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,259 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,580,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $29,788 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-02401-0000-00022 |
| Primary APN | 13-02401-0000-00022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,259 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130240100022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 126 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-3068 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 70X200 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSHIP/MONTCLAIR |
| Legal Block | 2401 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 16400 |
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3068 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage COLUMBIA BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202279233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 126 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3068 |
| Document Number | 0000079233 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022079233 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | TITLE EVOLUTION, TITLE EVOLUTION LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 SURREY LN, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039-1912 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 126 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3068 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000079237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022079237 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 126 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3068 |
| Document Number | 0000101647 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021101647 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, ACRES LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12611 VILLARD PL, OREGON CITY, OR 97045-7291 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3068 |
| Document Number | 0000101653 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021101653 |
| Name | COLUMBIA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $847,200 (-) Land $220,000 Building $627,200 | $847,200 (-) Land $220,000 Building $627,200 | |
| 2025 | $29,788.00 (+3.32%) | $847,200 (-) Land $220,000 Building $627,200 | $847,200 (-) Land $220,000 Building $627,200 |
| 2024 | $28,830.00 (+3.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $847,200 Land $220,000 Building $627,200 | $847,200 Land $220,000 Building $627,200 | |
| 2022 | $27,855.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 |
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