Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 159 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,592 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,586 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $740,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $18,884 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01512-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 13-01512-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,592 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,586 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 130151200002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 6585SF |
| Legal Block | 1512 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records · APN 13-01512-0000-00002
Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 07, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 07, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202142719 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 07, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2945 |
| Document Number | 0000042719 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042719 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,522.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 HAWTHORNE PL # 1, 1, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2621 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 CHESTNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2945 |
| Document Number | 0000042720 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042720 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2051 |
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records · Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Montclair Township |
| Unified School District | Montclair Town School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $537,100 (-) Land $232,900 Building $304,200 | $537,100 (-) Land $232,900 Building $304,200 | |
| 2025 | $18,884.00 (+3.32%) | $537,100 (+1.97%) Land $232,900 Building $304,200 | $537,100 (+1.97%) Land $232,900 Building $304,200 |
| 2024 | $18,277.00 (+5.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $526,700 Land $232,900 Building $293,800 | $526,700 Land $232,900 Building $293,800 | |
| 2022 | $17,317.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (34013C), updated September 24, 2020 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 340130166003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 1% of the US · above 3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 347 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum Communications | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon | Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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