Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 178 Alexander Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,482 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.401 acres (17,459 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $699,900 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $25,836 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-02702-0000-00010 |
| Primary APN | 13-02702-0000-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,459 sqft (0.401 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130270200010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 ALEXANDER AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 17460SF |
| Legal Block | 2702 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
178 Alexander Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2007.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 134 NORWOOD AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2026 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12049 / 4007 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 178 ALEXANDER AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043 |
| Document Number | 0000080971 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 80971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $875.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 NORWOOD AVE UPPER MONTCLAIR NJ 070432026, UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Alexander Ave was $25,836, 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 | $734,800 (-) Land $437,300 Building $297,500 | $734,800 (-) Land $437,300 Building $297,500 | |
| 2025 | $25,836.00 (+3.32%) | $734,800 Land $437,300 Building $297,500 | $734,800 Land $437,300 Building $297,500 |
| 2024 | $25,005.00 | ||
| 2023 | $734,800 Land $437,300 Building $297,500 | $734,800 Land $437,300 Building $297,500 | |
| 2022 | $24,160.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Alexander Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 | 5 (2006–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · other causes |
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 178 Alexander 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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 485 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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