157 N Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 157 N Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,223 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.179 acres (7,775 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$725,000 (May 2004)
Tax Bill$24,471 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-01604-0000-00023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-01604-0000-00023
Alternative APN
  • 130160400023

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,223 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,775 sqft (0.179 acres)
Lot Dimensions162 ft deep x 48 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130160400023
Street Address157 N MOUNTAIN AVE
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-2347
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description48X162
Legal Block1604
Legal Lot Number23
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract16400

Owner

157 N Mountain Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2016.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address157 N MOUNTAIN AVE, A2, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2347
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 11, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 11, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 28, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page6067 / 285
Last Transfer DateJun 4, 2016
Transfer Doc0000055191
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address157 N MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2347
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 12, 2021
Title CompanyQUICK SILVA TITLE AND ESCROW, QUICKSILVA TITLE AND ESCROW

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2021028070
DateMar 8, 2021
Instrument2021028070
Lender
NameFIRST HOME BANK
TypeBank
AddressSEMINOLE, FL 33772
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueMar 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 N Mountain Ave was $24,471, up 3.3% from the year before.

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$696,000 (-) Land $350,400 Building $345,600$696,000 (-) Land $350,400 Building $345,600
2025$24,471.00 (+3.32%)$696,000 Land $350,400 Building $345,600$696,000 Land $350,400 Building $345,600
2024$23,684.00
2023$696,000 Land $350,400 Building $345,600$696,000 Land $350,400 Building $345,600
2022$22,884.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 157 N Mountain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 157 N 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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