235 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07043 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 235 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07043

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4,662 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.317 acres (13,791 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,400,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$39,351 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-04502-0000-00011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-04502-0000-00011
Alternative APN
  • 130450200011

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,662 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1913
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area13,791 sqft (0.317 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130450200011
Street Address235 CHRISTOPHER ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07043-1702
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description13790SF
Legal Block4502
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract16300

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

235 Christopher St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address235 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1702
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 7, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021133226
Prior Transfer DateSep 20, 1989
Prior Transfer Doc5096000754
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateNov 5, 2021
Property Address235 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1702
Document Number2021133226
Instrument DateOct 29, 2021
Instrument2021133226
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2021
Title CompanyEVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,500.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address376 HIGHLAND AVE, 376, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1123

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address235 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1702

Mortgage

Document Number2021133227
DateNov 5, 2021
Instrument2021133227
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 235 Christopher St was $39,351, up 3.3% from the year before.

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$1,119,200 (-) Land $354,600 Building $764,600$1,119,200 (-) Land $354,600 Building $764,600
2025$39,351.00 (+3.32%)$1,119,200 Land $354,600 Building $764,600$1,119,200 Land $354,600 Building $764,600
2024$38,086.00
2023$1,097,700 Land $333,100 Building $764,600$1,097,700 Land $333,100 Building $764,600
2022$41,280.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 235 Christopher St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1994.

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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1994–2011)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2011 · 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

Wildfire risk around 235 Christopher 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

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
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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