Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 159 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3,443 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.382 acres (16,627 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $570,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $35,740 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Line of Credit May 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-03409-0000-00011 |
| Primary APN | 13-03409-0000-00011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,443 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,627 sqft (0.382 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130340900011 |
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| Street Address | 159 WATCHUNG AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07043-1712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 95X175 |
| Legal Block | 3409 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Marlboro Park Historic District listed 1988 · 65 contributing resources · NRIS 86002967 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 Watchung Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WATCHUNG AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| May 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UBS BANK USA |
| Aug 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12441 / 9473 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 159 WATCHUNG AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1712 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | DAWN TETLAK/AEG |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005817 |
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| Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017005817 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 6, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 159 WATCHUNG AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1712 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000060213 |
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| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021060213 |
| Name | UBS BANK USA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.12% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.12% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 13.1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 159 WATCHUNG AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1712 |
| Document Number | 0000082297 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 WATCHUNG AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070431712, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1712 |
| Document Number | 0000082297 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 82297 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 29, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Watchung Ave was $35,740, 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 | $1,016,500 (-) Land $367,300 Building $649,200 | $1,016,500 (-) Land $367,300 Building $649,200 | |
| 2025 | $35,740.00 (+3.32%) | $1,016,500 Land $367,300 Building $649,200 | $1,016,500 Land $367,300 Building $649,200 |
| 2024 | $34,591.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,016,500 Land $367,300 Building $649,200 | $1,016,500 Land $367,300 Building $649,200 | |
| 2022 | $33,422.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Watchung Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 159 Watchung 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 Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | MONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU serves 40,150 people · EPA ID NJ0713001 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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