28 Melrose Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 28 Melrose Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4,465 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size	0.267 acres (11,625 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$865,000 (Apr 2005)
Tax Bill	$40,367 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-02102-0000-00005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-02102-0000-00005`
Alternative APN	`130210200005`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,465 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1902
Effective Year Built	Effective 1902
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	11,625 sqft (0.267 acres)
Lot Dimensions	155 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	130210200005
Street Address	28 MELROSE PL
City	MONTCLAIR
State	NJ
Zip	07042-2523
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	75X155 IRR
Legal Subdivision	ASSOCIATED INVESTORS/NEWARK
Legal Block	2102
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	MONTCLAIR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	17000

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	28 MELROSE PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2523
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 25, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	6179 / 184
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Sep 7, 2017
Property Address	28 MELROSE PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2523
Document Number	0000079222
Instrument Date	Aug 29, 2017
Instrument	79222
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2017
Title Company	EVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,500.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	28 MELROSE PL MONTCLAIR NJ 070422523, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2523

Mortgage

Document Number	79229
Date	Sep 7, 2017
Instrument	79229

Lender

Name	WINTRUST MTG
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 6, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Essex County
County Subdivision	Montclair Township
Unified School District	Montclair Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,148,100 (-) Land $298,400 Building $849,700	$1,148,100 (-) Land $298,400 Building $849,700
2025	$40,367.00 (+3.32%)	$1,148,100 (-) Land $298,400 Building $849,700	$1,148,100 (-) Land $298,400 Building $849,700
2024	$39,069.00 (+3.5%)
2023		$1,148,100 Land $298,400 Building $849,700	$1,148,100 Land $298,400 Building $849,700
2022	$37,749.00

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 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	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	Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims

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 Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 495 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