247 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07043 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 247 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07043

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,297 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.301 acres (13,125 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$751,000 (Dec 2010)
Tax Bill$27,358 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-04502-0000-00014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-04502-0000-00014
Alternative APN
  • 130450200014

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,297 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area13,125 sqft (0.301 acres)
Lot Dimensions175 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130450200014
Street Address247 CHRISTOPHER ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07043-1702
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description75X175
Legal Block4502
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract16300

Owner

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 Address247 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1702
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 8, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 8, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201090900
Deed Book / Page12285 / 7742
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address247 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1702
Document Number0000018997
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address247 CHRISOPHER ST MONTCLAIR NJ 07043, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043

Mortgage

Document Number0000018997
DateMar 2, 2018
Instrument18997
Lender
NameTWO RIVER CMNTY BK
TypeBank
AddressTINTON FALLS, NJ 07724
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

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$778,100 (-) Land $390,600 Building $387,500$778,100 (-) Land $390,600 Building $387,500
2025$27,358.00 (+3.32%)$778,100 (-) Land $390,600 Building $387,500$778,100 (-) Land $390,600 Building $387,500
2024$26,478.00 (+3.5%)
2023$778,100 Land $390,600 Building $387,500$778,100 Land $390,600 Building $387,500
2022$25,583.00

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 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

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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