Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 38 Brookfield Rd, Montclair, NJ 07043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,736 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,150,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $20,217 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-01703-0000-00020 |
| Primary APN | 13-01703-0000-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,736 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,150 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130170300020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 BROOKFIELD RD |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07043-1302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 50X163 IRR |
| Legal Block | 1703 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 16400 |
38 Brookfield Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 BROOKFIELD RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016112642 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Brookfield Rd was $20,217, 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 | $575,000 (-) Land $306,600 Building $268,400 | $575,000 (-) Land $306,600 Building $268,400 | |
| 2025 | $20,217.00 (+3.32%) | $575,000 Land $306,600 Building $268,400 | $575,000 Land $306,600 Building $268,400 |
| 2024 | $19,567.00 | ||
| 2023 | $575,000 Land $306,600 Building $268,400 | $575,000 Land $306,600 Building $268,400 | |
| 2022 | $18,906.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 38 Brookfield Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 29 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1982–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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 38 Brookfield Rd 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 567 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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