Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 129 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,890 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $875,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $13,463 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01509-0000-00041 |
| Primary APN | 13-01509-0000-00041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,375 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130150900041 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 129 VALLEY RD |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2331 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | NC |
| Legal Description | 51X125 IRR |
| Legal Block | 1509 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
129 Valley Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2026.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2331 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Loan Assumption MONTCLAIR LAB CORPORATION |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MARY WHATLEY TRUST |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Deed, Transfer M & T BANK |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Deed, Transfer MARY WHATLEY TRUST |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261510 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2021132720 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 129 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | SUNRISE TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000036321 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022036321 |
| Name | MONTCLAIR LAB CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Loan Assumption |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 129 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | SUNRISE TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000033055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021033055 |
| Name | MARY WHATLEY TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33339 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 35 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 129 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2331 |
| Document Number | 0000001510 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026001510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,187.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2331 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2331 |
| Document Number | 0000001511 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026001511 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 129 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2331 |
| Document Number | 2021132720 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021132720 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2331 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 129 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2331 |
| Document Number | 2021033054 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021033054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | SUNRISE TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,218.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 HAAS RD, 27, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2601 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2331 |
| Document Number | 2021033055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021033055 |
| Name | MARY WHATLEY TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33339 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 35 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2024 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 129 Valley Rd was $13,463, 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 | $382,900 (-) Land $225,100 Building $157,800 | $382,900 (-) Land $225,100 Building $157,800 | |
| 2025 | $13,463.00 (+3.32%) | $382,900 Land $225,100 Building $157,800 | $382,900 Land $225,100 Building $157,800 |
| 2024 | $13,030.00 | ||
| 2023 | $382,900 Land $225,100 Building $157,800 | $382,900 Land $225,100 Building $157,800 | |
| 2022 | $12,589.00 |
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 129 Valley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 129 Valley Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 329 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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