Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 5 Columbus Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,178 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,183 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jun 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $20,991 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-04407-0000-00032 |
| Primary APN | 13-04407-0000-00032 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,178 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,183 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130440700032 |
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| Street Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-5005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 49X167 IRR |
| Legal Block | 4407 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Glen Ridge Historic District (Boundary Increase II) listed 2013 · 223 contributing resources · NRIS 13000480 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1995.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5369 / 827 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000031393 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631393 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLIFILE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000031393, |
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| Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631393 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK INC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 6, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.46% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Columbus Ave was $20,991, 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 | $597,000 (-) Land $340,700 Building $256,300 | $597,000 (-) Land $340,700 Building $256,300 | |
| 2025 | $20,991.00 (+3.33%) | $597,000 Land $340,700 Building $256,300 | $597,000 Land $340,700 Building $256,300 |
| 2024 | $20,315.00 | ||
| 2023 | $597,000 Land $340,700 Building $256,300 | $597,000 Land $340,700 Building $256,300 | |
| 2022 | $19,629.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Columbus 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 | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Columbus 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 578 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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