37 James St, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 37 James St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,320 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.088 acres (3,825 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$461,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$15,502 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Mortgage
Sep 2022 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-02303-0000-00002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-02303-0000-00002
Alternative APN
  • 130230300002

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,320 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area3,825 sqft (0.088 acres)
Lot Dimensions85 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130230300002
Street Address37 JAMES ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-2913
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Description45X85 IRR
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSHIP/MONTCLAIR
Legal Block2303
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract16600

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address90 HANSELL RD, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974-1628
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 13, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PROVIDENT BANK
Sep 30, 2022Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO
Aug 19, 2021Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021102240
Last Transfer DateSep 26, 2022
Transfer Doc0000088875
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address37 JAMES ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2913
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 9, 2023
Title CompanyGREEN HILL TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000106710
DateDec 13, 2022
Instrument2022106710
Lender
NamePROVIDENT BANK
TypeBank
AddressWOODBRIDGE, NJ 07095
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.62%
Type Change DateJan 1, 2033
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change4.62%
Max Rate At Change8.62%
Index1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate12.6%

September 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateSep 30, 2022
Property Address37 JAMES ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2913
Document Number0000088875
Instrument DateSep 26, 2022
Instrument2022088875
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address90 HANSELL RD, 90, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974-1628

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address90 HANSELL RD, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974-1628

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateAug 19, 2021
Property Address37 JAMES ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2913
Document Number2021102240
Instrument DateJul 23, 2021
Instrument2021102240
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 16, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,152.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address165 W 82ND ST # ST11, 165, NEW YORK, NY 10024-5563

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address37 JAMES ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2913

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$440,900 (-) Land $219,600 Building $221,300$440,900 (-) Land $219,600 Building $221,300
2025$15,502.00 (+3.33%)$440,900 (+27.17%) Land $219,600 Building $221,300$440,900 (+27.17%) Land $219,600 Building $221,300
2024$15,003.00 (+31.62%)
2023$346,700 Land $219,600 Building $127,100$346,700 Land $219,600 Building $127,100
2022$11,399.00

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

Flood

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 Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2018–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimApr 2023 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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