185 Gates Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 185 Gates Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5,018 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.417 acres (18,144 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,500,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$49,829 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-01202-0000-00011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-01202-0000-00011
Alternative APN
  • 130120200011

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area5,018 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area18,144 sqft (0.417 acres)
Lot Dimensions168 ft deep x 108 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130120200011
Street Address185 GATES AVE
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-2024
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRO
Legal Description108X168 IRR
Legal Block1202
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract16900

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address185 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2024
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 23, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 23, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 31, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021116642
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateSep 23, 2021
Property Address185 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2024
Document Number2021116642
Instrument DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument2021116642
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 15, 2021
Title CompanyMAIN STREET TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,550.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address185 GATES AVE, 185, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address185 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2024

Mortgage

Document Number2021116643
DateSep 23, 2021
Instrument2021116643
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number2021116644
DateSep 23, 2021
Instrument2021116644
Lender
NameALLIANT CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60666
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

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$1,200,000 (-15.33%) Land $338,600 Building $861,400$1,200,000 (-15.33%) Land $338,600 Building $861,400
2025$49,829.00 (+3.32%)$1,417,200 (-) Land $327,500 Building $1,089,700$1,417,200 (-) Land $327,500 Building $1,089,700
2024$48,227.00 (+3.5%)
2023$1,417,200 Land $327,500 Building $1,089,700$1,417,200 Land $327,500 Building $1,089,700
2022$46,597.00

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 Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1994–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 4
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 2 claims

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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 194 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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