Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 144 Forest St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,752 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,675 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $12,580 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Refinance Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-03302-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 13-03302-0000-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,675 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130330200007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 FOREST ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-3806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 25X147 IRR |
| Legal Block | 3302 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1200, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1200 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GREATER ALLIANCE FCU |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST BANK |
| Jan 3, 2019 | Other, Transfer FOUNDATION TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019597 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 6, 1990 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5129000674 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 144 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000030062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018030062 |
| Name | GREATER ALLIANCE FCU |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 109 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2027 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 144 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 BELLEVUE AVE A, A, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1827 |
| Document Number | 0000127633 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020127633 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | TRENTON, NJ 08690 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 144 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3806 |
| Document Number | 0000000597 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2019000597 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 204 BELLEVILLE AVE #A # A, A, MONTCLAIR, NJ |
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 | $357,800 (-) Land $168,400 Building $189,400 | $357,800 (-) Land $168,400 Building $189,400 | |
| 2025 | $12,580.00 (+3.33%) | $357,800 (-) Land $168,400 Building $189,400 | $357,800 (-) Land $168,400 Building $189,400 |
| 2024 | $12,175.00 (+3.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $357,800 Land $168,400 Building $189,400 | $357,800 Land $168,400 Building $189,400 | |
| 2022 | $11,764.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 31 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 559 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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