Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 291 Orange Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,960 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,078 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,750 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $11,947 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-04001-0000-00015 |
| Primary APN | 13-04001-0000-00015 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,078 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130400100015 |
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| Street Address | 291 ORANGE RD |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-4420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 51X178 IRR |
| Legal Block | 4001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 17200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Glen Ridge Historic District listed 1982 · 1,156 contributing resources · NRIS 82004784 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
291 Orange Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2003.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 291 ORANGE RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 1993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6000 / 248 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5244000676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Orange Rd was $11,947, 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 | $339,800 (-) Land $175,200 Building $164,600 | $339,800 (-) Land $175,200 Building $164,600 | |
| 2025 | $11,947.00 (+3.32%) | $339,800 Land $175,200 Building $164,600 | $339,800 Land $175,200 Building $164,600 |
| 2024 | $11,563.00 | ||
| 2023 | $339,800 Land $175,200 Building $164,600 | $339,800 Land $175,200 Building $164,600 | |
| 2022 | $11,172.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 291 Orange Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1995–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · other causes |
| 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 291 Orange 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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