249 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07043 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 249 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07043

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,393 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size0.301 acres (13,125 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$830,000 (Nov 2004)
Tax Bill$26,082 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-04502-0000-00015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-04502-0000-00015
Alternative APN
  • 130450200015

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,393 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1909
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1909
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 Number130450200015
Street Address249 CHRISTOPHER ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07043-1702
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description75X175
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSHIP/MONTCLAIR
Legal Block4502
Legal Lot Number15
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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address249 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, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 5, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page6123 / 511
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$741,800 (-) Land $390,600 Building $351,200$741,800 (-) Land $390,600 Building $351,200
2025$26,082.00 (+3.32%)$741,800 (-) Land $390,600 Building $351,200$741,800 (-) Land $390,600 Building $351,200
2024$25,243.00 (+3.5%)
2023$741,800 Land $390,600 Building $351,200$741,800 Land $390,600 Building $351,200
2022$24,390.00

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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