Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 159 Gates Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,787 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 1.83 acres (79,819 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $8,100,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $90,755 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01204-0000-00021 |
| Primary APN | 13-01204-0000-00021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 8,787 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Lot Area | 79,819 sqft |
| Old Parcel Number | 130120400021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 GATES AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | 79818SF |
| Legal Block | 1204 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 16900 |
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2006 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BMO HARRIS BANK |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HSBC BANK USA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202645954 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002803 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000045954 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202645954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | CLEAR SKIES TITLE LLC, CLEAR SKIES TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,863,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 159 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000045955, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202645955 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000002803 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022002803 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 159 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000002804 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022002804 |
| Name | HSBC BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.34% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.34% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 7.34% |
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 | $2,581,200 (-) Land $469,600 Building $2,111,600 | $2,581,200 (-) Land $469,600 Building $2,111,600 | |
| 2025 | $90,755.00 (+7.8%) | $2,581,200 (+4.34%) Land $469,600 Building $2,111,600 | $2,581,200 (+4.34%) Land $469,600 Building $2,111,600 |
| 2024 | $84,186.00 (+3.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,473,900 Land $469,600 Building $2,004,300 | $2,473,900 Land $469,600 Building $2,004,300 | |
| 2022 | $81,341.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1994–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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 194 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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