Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 157 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,627 sqft · built 1872 |
| Lot Size | 0.468 acres (20,399 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $995,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $32,235 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-04403-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 13-04403-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,627 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1872 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1872 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,399 sqft (0.468 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 130440300002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 CHRISTOPHER ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-4204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 102X200 |
| Legal Block | 4403 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
157 Christopher St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2006.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4204 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6278 / 533 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Christopher St was $32,235, 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 | $916,800 (-) Land $425,800 Building $491,000 | $916,800 (-) Land $425,800 Building $491,000 | |
| 2025 | $32,235.00 (+3.32%) | $916,800 Land $425,800 Building $491,000 | $916,800 Land $425,800 Building $491,000 |
| 2024 | $31,198.00 | ||
| 2023 | $916,800 Land $425,800 Building $491,000 | $916,800 Land $425,800 Building $491,000 | |
| 2022 | $30,144.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Christopher St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · 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 157 Christopher 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 461 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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