Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 32 Central Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 936 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,799 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01511-0000-00018 |
| Primary APN | 13-01511-0000-00018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1878 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1878 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130151100018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 32 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2950 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 25X100 IRR |
| Legal Block | 1511 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
32 Central Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 134 MERCER ST, 1, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302-5423 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOW VA RATES LLC |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20244239 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058862 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 32 CENTRAL AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2950 |
| Document Number | 0000004239 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024004239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Title Company | ANGEL TITLE AND ABSTRACT INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 151 SE PAU CYN LN, SHELTON, WA 98584 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 MERCER ST APT 1, 1, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302-5423 |
| Document Number | 0000004240 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024004240 |
| Name | LOW VA RATES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 32 CENTRAL AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2950 |
| Document Number | 0000058862 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023058862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 151 SE PAULCYN LN, SHELTON, WA 98584-7605 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32 CENTRAL AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2950 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 32 CENTRAL AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2950 |
| Document Number | 0000087439 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 87439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 151 SE PAULCYN LN SHELTON WA 985847605, SHELTON, WA 98584-7605 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 32 Central Ave was $9,799, 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 | $278,700 (-) Land $212,700 Building $66,000 | $278,700 (-) Land $212,700 Building $66,000 | |
| 2025 | $9,799.00 (+3.32%) | $278,700 Land $212,700 Building $66,000 | $278,700 Land $212,700 Building $66,000 |
| 2024 | $9,484.00 | ||
| 2023 | $278,700 (-) Land $212,700 Building $66,000 | $278,700 (-) Land $212,700 Building $66,000 | |
| 2022 | $9,163.00 (+1.77%) | $278,700 Land $212,700 Building $66,000 | $278,700 Land $212,700 Building $66,000 |
| 2021 | $9,004.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 32 Central 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 | 1 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.
The area around 32 Central Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 559 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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