Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 144 S Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,909 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.854 acres (37,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $43,620 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00203-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 13-00203-0000-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,909 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 37,200 sqft (0.854 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 310 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130020300007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 S MOUNTAIN AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-1721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | 120X310 IRR |
| Legal Block | 203 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 16900 |
144 S Mountain Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 S MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HARBORONE MTG LLC |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer HOMEBRIDGE FIN'L SVCS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201880004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 144 S MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1721 |
| Document Number | 0000069819 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 144 S MOUNTAIN AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070421721, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1721 |
| Document Number | 0000069819 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 69819 |
| Name | HARBORONE MTG LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | MANCHESTER, NH 03101 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 28, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 144 S MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1721 |
| Document Number | 0000080004 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 80004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,375.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 144 S MOUNTAIN AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070421721, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1721 |
| Document Number | 80005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 80005 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FIN'L SVCS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 13, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 S Mountain Ave was $43,620, up 3.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,240,600 (-) Land $388,800 Building $851,800 | $1,240,600 (-) Land $388,800 Building $851,800 | |
| 2025 | $43,620.00 (+3.32%) | $1,240,600 Land $388,800 Building $851,800 | $1,240,600 Land $388,800 Building $851,800 |
| 2024 | $42,217.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,240,600 Land $388,800 Building $851,800 | $1,240,600 Land $388,800 Building $851,800 | |
| 2022 | $40,790.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 S Mountain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · 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 risk around 144 S Mountain 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 Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% 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 194 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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