Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 31 Columbus Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,027 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,736 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $490,500 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $22,344 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-04407-0000-00019 |
| Primary APN | 13-04407-0000-00019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,027 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,736 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130440700019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-5005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 9734SF |
| Legal Block | 4407 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
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 | 31 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Nov 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MTG SOLUTIONS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6062 / 806 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 31 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 - OMAHA, TITLE365 OMAHA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000051295 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022051295 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 12, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 31 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000122242 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 31 COLUMBUS AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070425005, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000122242 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 122242 |
| Name | FIRST MTG SOLUTIONS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | KANSAS CITY, MO 64114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 7, 2050 |
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 | $635,500 (-) Land $348,700 Building $286,800 | $635,500 (-) Land $348,700 Building $286,800 | |
| 2025 | $22,344.00 (+3.32%) | $635,500 (-) Land $348,700 Building $286,800 | $635,500 (-) Land $348,700 Building $286,800 |
| 2024 | $21,626.00 (+3.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $635,500 Land $348,700 Building $286,800 | $635,500 Land $348,700 Building $286,800 | |
| 2022 | $20,895.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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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