143 Cooper Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 143 Cooper Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,562 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size0.246 acres (10,725 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,465,290 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$33,669 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-03507-0000-00042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-03507-0000-00042
Alternative APN
  • 130350700042

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,562 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1912
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1912
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area10,725 sqft (0.246 acres)
Lot Dimensions165 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130350700042
Street Address143 COOPER AVE
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07043-2218
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description65X165 IRR
Legal SubdivisionMONTCLAIR
Legal Block3507
Legal Lot Number42
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract16300

Owner

143 Cooper Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2018.

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address143 COOPER AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2218
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 3, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Dec 31, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE
Dec 19, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 1, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018109156
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address143 COOPER AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2218
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000055296
DateMay 3, 2021
Instrument2021055296
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term359 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address143 COOPER AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2218
Document Number0000007149
Instrument DateDec 31, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2020
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address143 COOPER AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070432218, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2218

Mortgage

Document Number0000007149
DateJan 21, 2020
Instrument7149
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
Address3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613-2420
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 20, 2050

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateDec 19, 2018
Property Address143 COOPER AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2218
Document Number0000109156
Instrument DateNov 26, 2018
Instrument109156
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 19, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,465.29
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address143 COOPER AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070432218, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2218

Mortgage

Document Number109164
DateDec 19, 2018
Instrument109164
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
Address3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613-2420
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueDec 18, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 143 Cooper Ave was $33,669, up 3.3% from the year before.

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$957,600 (-) Land $378,500 Building $579,100$957,600 (-) Land $378,500 Building $579,100
2025$33,669.00 (+3.32%)$957,600 Land $378,500 Building $579,100$957,600 Land $378,500 Building $579,100
2024$32,587.00
2023$957,600 Land $378,500 Building $579,100$957,600 Land $378,500 Building $579,100
2022$31,485.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 143 Cooper Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1983.

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 Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1983–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 4
Most Recent ClaimAug 2021 · 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 143 Cooper Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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 436 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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