Essex County and Newark City property record for 159-161 Montclair Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,523 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,882 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00815-01-00036 |
| Primary APN | 14-00815-01-00036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,523 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 1400815000100036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159-161 MONTCLAIR AVE |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07104-3663 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | 48 X 113.4 |
| Legal Block | 815.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 9700 |
159-161 Montclair Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2004.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 MONTCLAIR AVE, 61, NEWARK, NJ 07104-3287 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6064 / 839 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159-161 Montclair Ave was $8,882, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Newark City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Newark City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $222,100 (-) Land $100,000 Building $122,100 | $222,100 (-) Land $100,000 Building $122,100 | |
| 2025 | $8,882.00 (+5.16%) | $222,100 Land $100,000 Building $122,100 | $222,100 Land $100,000 Building $122,100 |
| 2024 | $8,446.00 | ||
| 2023 | $222,100 Land $100,000 Building $122,100 | $222,100 Land $100,000 Building $122,100 | |
| 2022 | $8,297.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159-161 Montclair Ave 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 |
| 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.
The area around 159-161 Montclair Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 294,274 people · EPA ID NJ0714001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Sep 2020 Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2022 Lead public education Mar 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 867 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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