Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 134 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,420 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,180 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $24,601 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-02401-0000-00024 |
| Primary APN | 13-02401-0000-00024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,420 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,180 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130240100024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 134 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 87X140 IRR |
| Legal Block | 2401 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 16400 |
134 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 134 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT MORTGAGE BANKERS INC |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NJ LENDERS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202267316 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5902000759 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 134 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2944 |
| Document Number | 0000067316 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022067316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | NORTH BERGEN TITLE AGENCY INC, NORTH BERGEN TITLE AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2944 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2944 |
| Document Number | 0000067317 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022067317 |
| Name | SUMMIT MORTGAGE BANKERS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 134 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2944 |
| Document Number | 0000057306 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 57306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | PROPERTY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $825.14 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 CHESTNUT ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070422944, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2944 |
| Document Number | 57309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 57309 |
| Name | NJ LENDERS |
|---|---|
| Address | LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 134 Chestnut St was $24,601, 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 | $699,700 (-) Land $213,500 Building $486,200 | $699,700 (-) Land $213,500 Building $486,200 | |
| 2025 | $24,601.00 (+3.32%) | $699,700 Land $213,500 Building $486,200 | $699,700 Land $213,500 Building $486,200 |
| 2024 | $23,810.00 | ||
| 2023 | $699,700 Land $213,500 Building $486,200 | $699,700 Land $213,500 Building $486,200 | |
| 2022 | $23,006.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 134 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 134 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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