Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 5 Franklin Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,829 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $610,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,077 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01912-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 13-01912-0000-00009 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,829 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 130191200009 |
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| Street Address | 5 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 36X100 IRR |
| Legal Block | 1912 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 17200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Glen Ridge Historic District listed 1982 · 1,156 contributing resources · NRIS 82004784 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5 Franklin Ave is owned by a company that bought it in January 2026.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 WALNUT ST, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-5033 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20264428 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 FRANKLIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2407 |
| Document Number | 0000004428 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026004428 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | INVESTORS FIRST TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,525.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 116 BIM STREET, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 52A WALNUT ST, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4935 |
| Document Number | 0000004429 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026004429 |
| Name | RBI PRIVATE LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Franklin Ave was $12,077, up 3.4% 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 | $350,600 (-) Land $168,000 Building $182,600 | $350,600 (-) Land $168,000 Building $182,600 | |
| 2025 | $12,077.00 (+3.4%) Widower's exemption | $350,600 Land $168,000 Building $182,600 | $350,600 Land $168,000 Building $182,600 |
| 2024 | $11,680.00 | ||
| 2023 | $350,600 Land $168,000 Building $182,600 | $350,600 Land $168,000 Building $182,600 | |
| 2022 | $11,277.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5 Franklin 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| 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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 854 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 |
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