140 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 140 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4,176 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size0.624 acres (27,170 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,625,000 (Mar 2009)
Tax Bill$45,279 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Mortgage
Apr 2024 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-00504-0000-00002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-00504-0000-00002
Alternative APN
  • 130050400002

Interior

Building Area4,176 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1987
Lot Area27,170 sqft (0.624 acres)
Lot Dimensions247 ft deep x 110 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130050400002
Street Address140 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-1918
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRO
Legal Description110X247 IRR
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSHIP/MONTCLAIR
Legal Block504
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group4
Census Block4004
Census Tract16400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Mountain District
listed 1988 · 144 contributing resources · NRIS 86002970

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 Address140 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1918
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 2, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LUMINATE BANK
Apr 5, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 26, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 26, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 18, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20099021951
Deed Book / Page12185 / 3180
Prior Transfer DateDec 3, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc6030000253
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address140 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1918
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2026
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address34 MONTCLAIR AVE 2, 2, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4004

Mortgage

Document Number0000006564
DateFeb 2, 2026
Instrument2026006564
Lender
NameLUMINATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueDec 1, 2055

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address140 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1918
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2024
Title CompanyTITLE365 - OMAHA, TITLE365 OMAHA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000019475
DateApr 5, 2024
Instrument2024019475
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueMar 26, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

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$1,287,800 (-) Land $464,500 Building $823,300$1,287,800 (-) Land $464,500 Building $823,300
2025$45,279.00 (+3.32%)$1,287,800 (-) Land $464,500 Building $823,300$1,287,800 (-) Land $464,500 Building $823,300
2024$43,823.00 (+3.5%)
2023$1,287,800 Land $464,500 Building $823,300$1,287,800 Land $464,500 Building $823,300
2022$42,342.00

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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 347 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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