Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 54 Melrose Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,842 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.466 acres (20,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,315,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $46,956 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit Aug 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01209-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 13-01209-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,842 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,280 sqft (0.466 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130120900003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 MELROSE PL |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | 130X156 IRR |
| Legal Block | 1209 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 16900 |
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 MELROSE PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2013 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Deed, Transfer FOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202349055 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 54 MELROSE PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2028 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 MELROSE PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2028 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000048502 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022048502 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 54 MELROSE PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2028 |
| Document Number | 0000049055 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023049055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,787.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5142ND STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 MELROSE PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2028 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 54 MELROSE PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2028 |
| Document Number | 0000095026 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021095026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 LITTLE BROOK RD, NORWALK, CT 06853-1038 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 MELROSE PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2028 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $1,335,500 (-) Land $350,800 Building $984,700 | $1,335,500 (-) Land $350,800 Building $984,700 | |
| 2025 | $46,956.00 (+3.32%) | $1,335,500 (+4.93%) Land $350,800 Building $984,700 | $1,335,500 (+4.93%) Land $350,800 Building $984,700 |
| 2024 | $45,447.00 (+8.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,272,700 (-) Land $350,800 Building $921,900 | $1,272,700 (-) Land $350,800 Building $921,900 | |
| 2022 | $41,846.00 (+39.95%) | $1,272,700 Land $350,800 Building $921,900 | $1,272,700 Land $350,800 Building $921,900 |
| 2021 | $29,901.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1994–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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.
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 | 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 194 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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