Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 26 High St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,681 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.492 acres (21,410 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,500 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $15,646 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-02003-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 13-02003-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,681 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,410 sqft (0.492 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 130200300002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 HIGH ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 21410SF |
| Legal Block | 2003 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 17000 |
26 High St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1998.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 HIGH ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5566 / 336 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 High St was $15,646, up 3.3% 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 | $445,000 (-) Land $240,200 Building $204,800 | $445,000 (-) Land $240,200 Building $204,800 | |
| 2025 | $15,646.00 (+3.32%) | $445,000 Land $240,200 Building $204,800 | $445,000 Land $240,200 Building $204,800 |
| 2024 | $15,143.00 | ||
| 2023 | $445,000 Land $240,200 Building $204,800 | $445,000 Land $240,200 Building $204,800 | |
| 2022 | $14,631.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1989–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 26 High 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 563 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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