Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 14 Ward Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,100 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $685,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $12,313 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Nov 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-03901-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 13-03901-0000-00007 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,950 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130390100007 |
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| Street Address | 14 WARD PL |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-3106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 50X99 IRR |
| Legal Block | 3901 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 17200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Glen Ridge Historic District listed 1982 · 1,156 contributing resources · NRIS 82004784 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
14 Ward Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 WARD PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROPONENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Redemption Deed, Transfer HUDSON UNITED TITLE SERVICES LLC, HUDSON UNITED TITLE SVCS LLC |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Deed, Transfer R+J LAND MANAGEMENT |
| May 22, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEXERA HOLDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202573062 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 14 WARD PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3106 |
| Document Number | 0000042088 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202642088 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICES, OLDE SCHOOL TITLE SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 14 WARD PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3106 |
| Document Number | 0000042088, |
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| Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202642088 |
| Name | PROPONENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.51% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 14 WARD PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000133641 |
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| Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021133641 |
| Name | NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 14 WARD PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3106 |
| Document Number | 0000073061 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025073061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Title Company | HUDSON UNITED TITLE SERVICES LLC, HUDSON UNITED TITLE SVCS LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 14 WARD PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3106 |
| Document Number | 0000073062 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025073062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,712.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 208 N 17TH ST, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-5923 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 14 WARD PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3106 |
| Document Number | 0000073063 |
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| Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025073063 |
| Name | R+J LAND MANAGEMENT |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 14 WARD PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3106 |
| Document Number | 0000030562 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030562 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 208 N 17TH ST, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-5923 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 208 N 17TH ST, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-5923 |
| Document Number | 0000030563 |
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| Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030563 |
| Name | NEXERA HOLDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14 Ward Pl was $12,313, 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 | $350,200 (-) Land $174,700 Building $175,500 | $350,200 (-) Land $174,700 Building $175,500 | |
| 2025 | $12,313.00 (+3.32%) | $350,200 Land $174,700 Building $175,500 | $350,200 Land $174,700 Building $175,500 |
| 2024 | $11,917.00 | ||
| 2023 | $350,200 Land $174,700 Building $175,500 | $350,200 Land $174,700 Building $175,500 | |
| 2022 | $11,514.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 Ward Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · other causes |
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.
The area around 14 Ward Pl 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 854 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 |
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