142 Forest St, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 142 Forest St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,968 sqft · built 1887
Lot Size0.084 acres (3,675 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$581,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$14,778 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN13-03302-0000-00006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-03302-0000-00006
Alternative APN
  • 130330200006

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,968 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1887
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1887
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area3,675 sqft (0.084 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130330200006
Street Address142 FOREST ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-3806
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Description25X147 IRR
Legal Block3302
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract16600

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address142 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3806
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 12, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENNYMAC
Sep 6, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ATLANTIC HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 24, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201877665
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address142 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3806
Document Number0000100507
Instrument DateSep 12, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address142 FOREST ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070423806, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3806

Mortgage

Document Number0000100507
DateOct 13, 2020
Instrument100507
Lender
NamePENNYMAC
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 12, 2050

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateSep 6, 2018
Property Address142 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3806
Document Number0000077665
Instrument DateAug 21, 2018
Instrument77665
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$581.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address142 FOREST ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070423806, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3806

Mortgage

Document Number77666
DateSep 6, 2018
Instrument77666
Lender
NameATLANTIC HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressPARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 5, 2048

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$420,300 (-) Land $168,400 Building $251,900$420,300 (-) Land $168,400 Building $251,900
2025$14,778.00 (+3.33%)$420,300 (-) Land $168,400 Building $251,900$420,300 (-) Land $168,400 Building $251,900
2024$14,302.00 (+3.5%)
2023$420,300 Land $168,400 Building $251,900$420,300 Land $168,400 Building $251,900
2022$13,819.00

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 AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 31 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies41 units insured
incl. 10 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims36 (1993–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 36
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 13 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 9 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 7 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 559 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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