Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 196 Forest St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,176 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,504 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale May 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-03303-0000-00036 |
| Primary APN | 13-03303-0000-00036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,750 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130330300036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 FOREST ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-3906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 50X155 IRR |
| Legal Block | 3303 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 WALNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3852 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BOILING SPRGS SVGS BK |
| May 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BOILING SPRGS SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201844797 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 196 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3906 |
| Document Number | 0000044797 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $275.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 196 FOREST ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070423906, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3906 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 196 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3906 |
| Document Number | 0000044801 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 196 FOREST ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070423906, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3906 |
| Document Number | 0000044801 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44801 |
| Name | BOILING SPRGS SVGS BK |
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| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 196 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3906 |
| Document Number | 0000088743 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 196 FOREST ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070423906, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3906 |
| Document Number | 0000088743 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 88743 |
| Name | BOILING SPRGS SVGS BK |
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| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 11, 2033 |
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 | $270,300 (-) Land $188,900 Building $81,400 | $270,300 (-) Land $188,900 Building $81,400 | |
| 2025 | $9,504.00 (+3.33%) | $270,300 (-) Land $188,900 Building $81,400 | $270,300 (-) Land $188,900 Building $81,400 |
| 2024 | $9,198.00 (+3.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $270,300 Land $188,900 Building $81,400 | $270,300 Land $188,900 Building $81,400 | |
| 2022 | $8,887.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 31 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 559 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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