Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 34 Central Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,836 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,828 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01511-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 13-01511-0000-00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130151100017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 34 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 | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
34 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2002.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 CENTRAL AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2950 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5879 / 520 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5879000520 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 34 CENTRAL AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2950 |
| Document Number | 0000111206 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 34 CENTRAL AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070422950, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2950 |
| Document Number | 0000111206 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 111206 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 21, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 34 Central Ave was $11,828, 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 | $336,400 (-) Land $212,700 Building $123,700 | $336,400 (-) Land $212,700 Building $123,700 | |
| 2025 | $11,828.00 (+3.33%) | $336,400 Land $212,700 Building $123,700 | $336,400 Land $212,700 Building $123,700 |
| 2024 | $11,447.00 | ||
| 2023 | $336,400 Land $212,700 Building $123,700 | $336,400 Land $212,700 Building $123,700 | |
| 2022 | $11,060.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34 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 34 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 |
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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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