Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 553 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,801 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,619 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $761,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $24,732 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-02805-0000-00036 |
| Primary APN | 13-02805-0000-00036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,801 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,619 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130280500036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 PARK ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07043-2027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 60X127 |
| Legal Block | 2805 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
553 Park St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 PARK ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Dec 11, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018106584 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 553 PARK ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2027 |
| Document Number | 0000084599 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 553 PARK ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070432027, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2027 |
| Document Number | 0000084599 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 84599 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 31, 2035 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 553 PARK ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2027 |
| Document Number | 0000106584 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 106584 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $761.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 553 PARK ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070432027, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Park St was $24,732, 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 | $703,400 (-) Land $369,200 Building $334,200 | $703,400 (-) Land $369,200 Building $334,200 | |
| 2025 | $24,732.00 (+3.33%) | $703,400 Land $369,200 Building $334,200 | $703,400 Land $369,200 Building $334,200 |
| 2024 | $23,936.00 | ||
| 2023 | $703,400 Land $369,200 Building $334,200 | $703,400 Land $369,200 Building $334,200 | |
| 2022 | $23,127.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Park St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2007–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 553 Park St 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 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 344 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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