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34 Highland Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 34 Highland Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,965 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.517 acres (22,528 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$877,050 (May 2001)
Tax Bill$35,733 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-00407-0000-00009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-00407-0000-00009
Alternative APN
  • 130040700009

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,965 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area22,528 sqft (0.517 acres)
Lot Dimensions256 ft deep x 88 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130040700009
Street Address34 HIGHLAND AVE
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-1910
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRO
Legal Description88X256 IRR
Legal Block407
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group4
Census Block4007
Census Tract16400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Mountain District
listed 1988 · 144 contributing resources · NRIS 86002970

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

34 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2001.

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address34 HIGHLAND AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1910
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 4, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 4, 2001 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 27, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page5766 / 72
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address34 HIGHLAND AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1910
Document Number0000003871
Instrument DateDec 15, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2021
Title CompanySILK ABSTRACT COMPANY, SILK ABSTRACT CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address34 HIGHLAND AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070421910, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1910

Mortgage

Document Number0000003871
DateJan 12, 2021
Instrument3871
Lender
NameFIRST MTG SOLUTIONS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressKANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 11, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 34 Highland Ave was $35,733, up 3.3% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionMontclair Township
Unified School DistrictMontclair Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,016,300 (-) Land $507,100 Building $509,200$1,016,300 (-) Land $507,100 Building $509,200
2025$35,733.00 (+3.32%)$1,016,300 Land $507,100 Building $509,200$1,016,300 Land $507,100 Building $509,200
2024$34,584.00
2023$1,016,300 Land $507,100 Building $509,200$1,016,300 Land $507,100 Building $509,200
2022$33,415.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 34 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimJan 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

Wildfire risk around 34 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 RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU
serves 40,150 people · EPA ID NJ0713001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 388 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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

May also be available: Optimum.

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