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14 Sears Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 14 Sears Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,440 sqft · built 1931
Lot Size0.125 acres (5,460 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$305,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill$10,963 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Jun 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-03006-0000-00030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-03006-0000-00030
Alternative APN
  • 130300600030

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,440 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1931
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1931
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,460 sqft (0.125 acres)
Lot Dimensions156 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130300600030
Street Address14 SEARS PL
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-4408
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description35X156 IRR
Legal Block3006
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract17000

Owner

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 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 Address14 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 17, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ABSOLUTE HM MTG
Jun 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
FINANCE OF AMERICA MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 8, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 8, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 30, 2015
Deed Document Number201677250
Last Transfer DateMay 21, 2020
Transfer Doc2020090480
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateSep 17, 2020
Property Address14 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408
Document Number0000090480
Instrument DateMay 21, 2020
Instrument90480
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2020
Title CompanyERECORDING PARTNERS NTWK LLC, ERECORDING PTRS NTWK LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address14 SEARS PL MONTCLAIR NJ 070424408, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408

Mortgage

Document Number90481
DateSep 17, 2020
Instrument90481
Lender
NameABSOLUTE HM MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFAIRFIELD, NJ 07004
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 16, 2050

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address14 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408
Document Number0000057081
Instrument DateJun 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address14 SPEARS PL MONTCLAIR NJ 07042, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042

Mortgage

Document Number0000057081
DateJun 30, 2017
Instrument57081
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MTG
AddressROSEVILLE, CA 95661
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 29, 2047

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$311,800 (-) Land $176,000 Building $135,800$311,800 (-) Land $176,000 Building $135,800
2025$10,963.00 (+3.33%)$311,800 (-) Land $176,000 Building $135,800$311,800 (-) Land $176,000 Building $135,800
2024$10,610.00 (+3.5%)
2023$311,800 Land $176,000 Building $135,800$311,800 Land $176,000 Building $135,800
2022$10,251.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1989–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 5
Most Recent ClaimAug 2011 · Hurricane Irene
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims

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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 563 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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