Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 140 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,084 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,715 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $910,832 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $30,505 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Line of Credit Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-04402-0000-00031 |
| Primary APN | 13-04402-0000-00031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,084 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,715 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130440200031 |
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| Street Address | 140 CHRISTOPHER ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-4200 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 71X165 IRR |
| Legal Block | 4402 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4200 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Feb 22, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK NW NA |
| Jun 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201815818 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 140 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4200 |
| Document Number | 0000041440 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 140 CHRISTOPHER ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070424200, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4200 |
| Document Number | 0000041440 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 41440 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 140 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4200 |
| Document Number | 0000015818 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15818 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | EVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $910.83 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 140 CHRISTOPHER ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070424200, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4200 |
| Document Number | 15820 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15820 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK NW NA |
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| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 21, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 140 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4200 |
| Document Number | 0000053711 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 140 CHRISTOPHER ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070424200, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4200 |
| Document Number | 0000053711 |
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| Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 53711 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 20, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $867,600 (-) Land $383,400 Building $484,200 | $867,600 (-) Land $383,400 Building $484,200 | |
| 2025 | $30,505.00 (+3.32%) | $867,600 (-) Land $383,400 Building $484,200 | $867,600 (-) Land $383,400 Building $484,200 |
| 2024 | $29,524.00 (+3.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $867,600 Land $383,400 Building $484,200 | $867,600 Land $383,400 Building $484,200 | |
| 2022 | $28,526.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 461 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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