Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 229 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,332 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.944 acres (41,124 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $42,860 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00603-0000-00057 |
| Primary APN | 13-00603-0000-00057 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 5,332 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 41,124 sqft (0.944 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 276 ft deep x 149 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130060300057 |
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| Street Address | 229 UP MOUNTAIN AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | 149X276 IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTCLAIR TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Block | 603 |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 16400 |
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records · APN 13-00603-0000-00057
Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1015 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Sep 03, 2020 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 03, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202532127 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 229 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000013453 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022013453 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 03, 2020 |
| Property Address | 229 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1015 |
| Document Number | 0000085752 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 05, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020085752 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $13,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 610 CLEMATIS ST APT 824, 610, WEST PALM BCH, FL 33401-5326 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1015 |
| Document Number | 0000085755 |
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| Date | Sep 03, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020085755 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2050 |
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records · Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Montclair Township |
| Unified School District | Montclair Town School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,230,300 (+0.93%) Land $463,300 Building $767,000 | $1,230,300 (+0.93%) Land $463,300 Building $767,000 | |
| 2025 | $42,860.00 (+3.32%) | $1,219,000 (-) Land $463,300 Building $755,700 | $1,219,000 (-) Land $463,300 Building $755,700 |
| 2024 | $41,482.00 (+3.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,219,000 Land $463,300 Building $755,700 | $1,219,000 Land $463,300 Building $755,700 | |
| 2022 | $40,080.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (34013C), as of September 24, 2020 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 340130164004, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max 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.
Based on FCC filings for 173 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NJ0713001, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU serves 40,150 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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