Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 17 Watchung Plz, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Bank, Financial Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,436 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $840,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $35,037 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-03402-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 13-03402-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,436 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,525 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130340200001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 WATCHUNG PLZ |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-4117 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Bank, Financial Building |
| Local Zoning Code | NC |
| Legal Description | 65X85 IRR |
| Legal Block | 3402 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
17 Watchung Plz, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2021.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 GROVE ST, 5, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4053 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LAKELAND BANK |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Deed, Transfer PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202169269 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 17 WATCHUNG PLZ, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY NOS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 GROVE ST 5, 5, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4053 |
| Document Number | 0000051635 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022051635 |
| Name | LAKELAND BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WALDWICK, NJ 07463 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 WATCHUNG PLZ, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4117 |
| Document Number | 0000069269 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021069269 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 232 PARK AVE S, 232, NEW YORK, NY 10003-1502 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 GROVE ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4051 |
| Mail Care Of | THE BRAVITAS GROUP |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Watchung Plz was $35,037, 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 | $996,500 (-) Land $358,400 Building $638,100 | $996,500 (-) Land $358,400 Building $638,100 | |
| 2025 | $35,037.00 (+3.32%) | $996,500 Land $358,400 Building $638,100 | $996,500 Land $358,400 Building $638,100 |
| 2024 | $33,910.00 | ||
| 2023 | $820,000 Land $358,400 Building $461,600 | $820,000 Land $358,400 Building $461,600 | |
| 2022 | $26,961.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Watchung Plz 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 17 Watchung Plz 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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