Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 196 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,653 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 2.06 acres (89,835 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $87,394 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00504-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 13-00504-0000-00009 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 9,653 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Lot Area | 89,835 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 339 ft deep x 265 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130050400009 |
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| Street Address | 196 UP MOUNTAIN AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | 265X339 IRR |
| Legal Block | 504 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 16400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Mountain District listed 1988 · 144 contributing resources · NRIS 86002970 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
196 Upper Mountain Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2006.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 UP MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6377 / 61 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Upper Mountain Ave was $87,394, 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 | $2,485,600 (-) Land $571,100 Building $1,914,500 | $2,485,600 (-) Land $571,100 Building $1,914,500 | |
| 2025 | $87,394.00 (+3.32%) | $2,485,600 Land $571,100 Building $1,914,500 | $2,485,600 Land $571,100 Building $1,914,500 |
| 2024 | $84,584.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,485,600 Land $571,100 Building $1,914,500 | $2,485,600 Land $571,100 Building $1,914,500 | |
| 2022 | $81,726.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Upper Mountain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · 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 196 Upper Mountain 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 173 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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