Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 28 Columbus Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,792 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $21,669 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-04304-0000-00032 |
| Primary APN | 13-04304-0000-00032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,280 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 130430400032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-5006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 52X140 IRR |
| Legal Block | 4304 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
28 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1999.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5639 / 582 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Columbus Ave was $21,669, 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 | $616,300 (-) Land $337,300 Building $279,000 | $616,300 (-) Land $337,300 Building $279,000 | |
| 2025 | $21,669.00 (+3.32%) | $616,300 Land $337,300 Building $279,000 | $616,300 Land $337,300 Building $279,000 |
| 2024 | $20,972.00 | ||
| 2023 | $616,300 Land $337,300 Building $279,000 | $616,300 Land $337,300 Building $279,000 | |
| 2022 | $20,263.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 28 Columbus Ave 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 578 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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