Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 55 Madison Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,121 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,925 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $16,937 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-04001-0000-00030 |
| Primary APN | 13-04001-0000-00030 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,121 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,925 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130400100030 |
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| Street Address | 55 MADISON AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-4444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 51X175 IRR |
| Legal Block | 4001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| 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.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 MADISON AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5893 / 522 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $481,700 (-) Land $194,700 Building $287,000 | $481,700 (-) Land $194,700 Building $287,000 | |
| 2025 | $16,937.00 (+3.32%) | $481,700 (-) Land $194,700 Building $287,000 | $481,700 (-) Land $194,700 Building $287,000 |
| 2024 | $16,392.00 (+3.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $481,700 (-) Land $194,700 Building $287,000 | $481,700 (-) Land $194,700 Building $287,000 | |
| 2022 | $15,838.00 (+1.77%) | $481,700 Land $194,700 Building $287,000 | $481,700 Land $194,700 Building $287,000 |
| 2021 | $15,563.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 27 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1995–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · other causes |
| 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 563 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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