174 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 174 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,328 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.267 acres (11,620 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$999,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$29,014 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Mortgage
Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-04514-0000-00017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-04514-0000-00017
Alternative APN
  • 130451400017

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,328 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area11,620 sqft (0.267 acres)
Lot Dimensions166 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130451400017
Street Address174 CHRISTOPHER ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-4206
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description70X166 IRR
Legal Block4514
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract16500

Owner

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 22, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address174 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4206
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 9, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
NEWTEK BANK NA
Sep 12, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
NAVY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 27, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201879077
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address174 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4206
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2023
Title CompanyCLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000047728
DateAug 9, 2023
Instrument2023047728
Lender
NameNEWTEK BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressNEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term119 Months
DueJul 1, 2033
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateSep 12, 2018
Property Address174 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4206
Document Number0000079077
Instrument DateAug 24, 2018
Instrument79077
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 18, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$999.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address174 CHRISTOPHER ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070424206, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4206

Mortgage

Document Number79078
DateSep 12, 2018
Instrument79078
Lender
NameNAVY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVIENNA, VA 22180
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 11, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionMontclair Township
Unified School DistrictMontclair Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$825,200 (-) Land $383,300 Building $441,900$825,200 (-) Land $383,300 Building $441,900
2025$29,014.00 (+3.32%)$825,200 (-) Land $383,300 Building $441,900$825,200 (-) Land $383,300 Building $441,900
2024$28,081.00 (+3.5%)
2023$825,200 Land $383,300 Building $441,900$825,200 Land $383,300 Building $441,900
2022$27,132.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2011–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU
serves 40,150 people · EPA ID NJ0713001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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