Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 53 Forest St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,304 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (May 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $21,585 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-03203-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 13-03203-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,304 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,900 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130320300002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 FOREST ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-3971 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 50X118 IRR |
| Legal Block | 3203 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
53 Forest St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 1989.
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 PINE RD, ROSELAND, NJ 07068-1435 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Apr 3, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HM MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5076 / 915 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 21, 1989 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5076000915 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 53 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3971 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000150014 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021150014 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 10934 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3971 |
| Document Number | 0000030395 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $633.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 FOREST ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070423810, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3810 |
| Document Number | 30398 |
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| Date | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30398 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHANTILLY, VA 20151 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 2, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Forest St was $21,585, 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 | $613,900 (-) Land $180,300 Building $433,600 | $613,900 (-) Land $180,300 Building $433,600 | |
| 2025 | $21,585.00 (+3.32%) | $613,900 Land $180,300 Building $433,600 | $613,900 Land $180,300 Building $433,600 |
| 2024 | $20,891.00 | ||
| 2023 | $613,900 Land $180,300 Building $433,600 | $613,900 Land $180,300 Building $433,600 | |
| 2022 | $20,185.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 53 Forest St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 571 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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