Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 285 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,676 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,594 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $26,599 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-02404-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 13-02404-0000-00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,676 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,594 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130240400017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 VALLEY RD |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 10595SF |
| Legal Block | 2404 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 16400 |
285 Valley Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2015.
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 | 285 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 20150 / 65100 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Valley Rd was $26,599, 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 | $756,500 (-) Land $403,000 Building $353,500 | $756,500 (-) Land $403,000 Building $353,500 | |
| 2025 | $26,599.00 (+3.33%) | $756,500 Land $403,000 Building $353,500 | $756,500 Land $403,000 Building $353,500 |
| 2024 | $25,743.00 | ||
| 2023 | $756,500 Land $403,000 Building $353,500 | $756,500 Land $403,000 Building $353,500 | |
| 2022 | $24,873.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Valley Rd 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2011–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 285 Valley Rd 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 567 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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