144 Cooper Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 144 Cooper Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,246 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,840 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$927,000 (Dec 2008)
Tax Bill$35,621 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-03506-0000-00002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-03506-0000-00002
Alternative APN
  • 130350600002

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,246 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1923
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,840 sqft (0.18 acres)
Lot Dimensions98 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130350600002
Street Address144 COOPER AVE
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07043-2219
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description80X98 IRR
Legal Block3506
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract16300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address144 COOPER AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2219
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 10, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 10, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 25, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20088108675
Deed Book / Page12169 / 9438
Prior Transfer DateJan 15, 1992
Prior Transfer Doc5198000684
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address144 COOPER AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2219
Document Number0000087420
Instrument DateSep 1, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2020
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address144 COOPER AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070432219, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2219

Mortgage

Document Number0000087420
DateSep 10, 2020
Instrument87420
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 9, 2050

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$1,023,200 (+1%) Land $364,200 Building $659,000$1,023,200 (+1%) Land $364,200 Building $659,000
2025$35,621.00 (+5.2%)$1,013,100 (+1.82%) Land $364,200 Building $648,900$1,013,100 (+1.82%) Land $364,200 Building $648,900
2024$33,859.00 (+3.5%)
2023$995,000 Land $364,200 Building $630,800$995,000 Land $364,200 Building $630,800
2022$32,715.00

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 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

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
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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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