Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 18 Ward Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,836 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,785 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $15,509 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-03901-0000-00006-02 |
| Primary APN | 13-03901-0000-00006-02 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1992 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Lot Area | 5,785 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 13039010000000060002 |
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| Street Address | 18 WARD PL |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-3106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 5784SF |
| Legal Block | 3901 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.2 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 17200 |
18 Ward Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2009.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 WARD PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20099030930 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12190 / 2769 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 18 WARD PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021041440 |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021041440 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2031 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Ward Pl was $15,509, up 4.2% 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 | $441,100 (-) Land $178,900 Building $262,200 | $441,100 (-) Land $178,900 Building $262,200 | |
| 2025 | $15,509.00 (+4.15%) | $441,100 Land $178,900 Building $262,200 | $441,100 Land $178,900 Building $262,200 |
| 2024 | $14,891.00 | ||
| 2023 | $396,800 Land $178,900 Building $217,900 | $396,800 Land $178,900 Building $217,900 | |
| 2022 | $13,046.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Ward Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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.
The area around 18 Ward Pl has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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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 854 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 |
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