Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 13 Columbus Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,384 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $217,000 (Aug 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $19,254 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-04407-0000-00028 |
| Primary APN | 13-04407-0000-00028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130440700028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-5005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 50X167 IRR |
| Legal Block | 4407 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
13 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1993.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5273 / 928 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 13 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000080897 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 13 COLUMBUS AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070425005, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000080897 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 80897 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 13 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000080896 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 80896 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $520.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 13 COLUMBUS AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070425005, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 80897 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 80897 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13 Columbus Ave was $19,254, 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 | $547,600 (-) Land $341,700 Building $205,900 | $547,600 (-) Land $341,700 Building $205,900 | |
| 2025 | $19,254.00 (+3.33%) | $547,600 Land $341,700 Building $205,900 | $547,600 Land $341,700 Building $205,900 |
| 2024 | $18,634.00 | ||
| 2023 | $531,700 Land $341,700 Building $190,000 | $531,700 Land $341,700 Building $190,000 | |
| 2022 | $17,482.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 Columbus Ave 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 | 3 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 13 Columbus Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 578 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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