Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 321 Highland Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3,562 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.271 acres (11,796 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (May 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $31,521 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00705-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 13-00705-0000-00003 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 3,562 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,562 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,796 sqft (0.271 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130070500003 |
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| Street Address | 321 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07043-1026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 11794SF |
| Legal Block | 705 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 16400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Mountain District listed 1988 · 144 contributing resources · NRIS 86002970 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
321 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1990.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 321 HIGHLAND AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1026 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5126 / 197 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 321 Highland Ave was $31,521, 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 | $896,500 (-) Land $359,000 Building $537,500 | $896,500 (-) Land $359,000 Building $537,500 | |
| 2025 | $31,521.00 (+3.32%) | $896,500 Land $359,000 Building $537,500 | $896,500 Land $359,000 Building $537,500 |
| 2024 | $30,507.00 | ||
| 2023 | $896,500 Land $359,000 Building $537,500 | $896,500 Land $359,000 Building $537,500 | |
| 2022 | $29,476.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 321 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · other causes |
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 321 Highland Ave 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 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 353 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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