Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 226 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,866 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,199 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,550,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $25,115 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01509-0000-00037 |
| Primary APN | 13-01509-0000-00037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,866 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,199 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130150900037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 226 WALNUT ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2972 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 70X160 |
| Legal Block | 1509 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
226 Walnut St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 WALNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2972 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202516636 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 27, 1990 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5150000245 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 226 WALNUT ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2972 |
| Document Number | 0000078953 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 78953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $495.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 226 WALNUT ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070422972, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2972 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Walnut St was $25,115, up 34.1% 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 | $714,300 (-) Land $243,200 Building $471,100 | $714,300 (-) Land $243,200 Building $471,100 | |
| 2025 | $25,115.00 (+34.12%) | $714,300 Land $243,200 Building $471,100 | $714,300 Land $243,200 Building $471,100 |
| 2024 | $18,726.00 | ||
| 2023 | $550,300 Land $243,200 Building $307,100 | $550,300 Land $243,200 Building $307,100 | |
| 2022 | $18,093.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 226 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 226 Walnut St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 329 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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