Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 149 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,624 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $18,427 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01512-0000-00006 |
| Primary APN | 13-01512-0000-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,624 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130151200006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 149 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-3062 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 50X150 |
| Legal Block | 1512 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
149 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2004.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3062 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 1989 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6107 / 614 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 28, 1989 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5100000040 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 149 Chestnut St was $18,427, 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 | $524,100 (-) Land $237,600 Building $286,500 | $524,100 (-) Land $237,600 Building $286,500 | |
| 2025 | $18,427.00 (+3.32%) | $524,100 Land $237,600 Building $286,500 | $524,100 Land $237,600 Building $286,500 |
| 2024 | $17,835.00 | ||
| 2023 | $524,100 Land $237,600 Building $286,500 | $524,100 Land $237,600 Building $286,500 | |
| 2022 | $17,232.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 149 Chestnut St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 347 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 |
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