218 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 218 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,598 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size0.569 acres (24,794 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,335,200 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$42,234 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-04514-0000-00005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-04514-0000-00005
Alternative APN
  • 130451400005

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,598 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1912
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1912
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area24,794 sqft (0.569 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130451400005
Street Address218 CHRISTOPHER ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-4206
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description24795SF
Legal Block4514
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract16500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Marlboro Park Historic District
listed 1988 · 65 contributing resources · NRIS 86002967

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address218 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4206
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 23, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201740630
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateMay 10, 2017
Property Address218 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4206
Document Number0000040630
Instrument DateApr 28, 2017
Instrument40630
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2019
Title CompanyGRAND CAPITAL TITLE AGENCY INC, GRAND CAP TITLE AGCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,335.20
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address218 CHRISTOPHER ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070424206, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4206

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$1,227,500 (+2.19%) Land $434,600 Building $792,900$1,227,500 (+2.19%) Land $434,600 Building $792,900
2025$42,234.00 (+3.32%)$1,201,200 (-) Land $434,600 Building $766,600$1,201,200 (-) Land $434,600 Building $766,600
2024$40,876.00 (+3.5%)
2023$1,201,200 Land $434,600 Building $766,600$1,201,200 Land $434,600 Building $766,600
2022$39,495.00

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 Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2011–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024 · rainfall accumulation

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 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 542 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Communications
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 USA.

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