54 Gray St, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 54 Gray St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,382 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size0.152 acres (6,630 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$635,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$16,838 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-04510-0000-00030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-04510-0000-00030
Alternative APN
  • 130451000030

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,382 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1917
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1917
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,630 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions102 ft deep x 65 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130451000030
Street Address54 GRAY ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-5026
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description65X102 IRR
Legal Block4510
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract16500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Glen Ridge Historic District (Boundary Increase)
listed 1988 · 510 contributing resources · NRIS 88002155

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address54 GRAY ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5026
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 9, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Oct 27, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
HARBORONE MTG LLC
Aug 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Nov 12, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
NJ LENDERS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020106246
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address54 GRAY ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5026
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2021
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2021096938
DateAug 9, 2021
Instrument2021096938
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateOct 27, 2020
Property Address54 GRAY ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5026
Document Number0000106246
Instrument DateOct 14, 2020
Instrument106246
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 13, 2020
Title CompanySURETY TITLE SERVICES/FL INC, SURETY TITLE SVCS/FL INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$635.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address54 GRAY ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070425026, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5026

Mortgage

Document Number106247
DateOct 27, 2020
Instrument106247
Lender
NameHARBORONE MTG LLC
AddressMANCHESTER, NH 03101
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 26, 2050

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address54 GRAY ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5026
Document Number0000089832
Instrument DateAug 27, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address54 GRAY ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070425026, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5026

Mortgage

Document Number0000089832
DateSep 16, 2020
Instrument89832
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 15, 2050

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateNov 12, 2019
Property Address54 GRAY ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5026
Document Number0000106229
Instrument DateOct 25, 2019
Instrument106229
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 26, 2019
Title CompanyFOUNDATION TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$475.50
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address54 GRAY ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070425026, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5026

Mortgage

Document Number106230
DateNov 12, 2019
Instrument106230
Lender
NameNJ LENDERS
AddressLITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 11, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionMontclair Township
Unified School DistrictMontclair Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$505,500 (+5.55%) Land $334,400 Building $171,100$505,500 (+5.55%) Land $334,400 Building $171,100
2025$16,838.00 (+3.33%)$478,900 (-) Land $334,400 Building $144,500$478,900 (-) Land $334,400 Building $144,500
2024$16,296.00 (+3.49%)
2023$478,900 Land $334,400 Building $144,500$478,900 Land $334,400 Building $144,500
2022$15,746.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 2011 · Hurricane Irene

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU
serves 40,150 people · EPA ID NJ0713001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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: Optimum, T-Mobile.

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