Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 523 Highland Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,950 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,771 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $715,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $21,476 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00904-0000-00035 |
| Primary APN | 13-00904-0000-00035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,771 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130090400035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07043-1203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 9771SF |
| Legal Block | 904 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
523 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 HIGHLAND AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201313063231 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12445 / 7307 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 1989 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5080000314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Highland Ave was $21,476, 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 | $610,800 (-) Land $348,900 Building $261,900 | $610,800 (-) Land $348,900 Building $261,900 | |
| 2025 | $21,476.00 (+3.32%) | $610,800 Land $348,900 Building $261,900 | $610,800 Land $348,900 Building $261,900 |
| 2024 | $20,785.00 | ||
| 2023 | $610,800 Land $348,900 Building $261,900 | $610,800 Land $348,900 Building $261,900 | |
| 2022 | $20,083.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · Tropical Storm Isaias |
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 523 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 Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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 | 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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 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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