Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 557 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,742 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (8,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $957,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $21,159 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00905-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 13-00905-0000-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,742 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,999 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130090500009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 UP MOUNTAIN AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 60X150 |
| Legal Block | 905 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
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 | 557 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1608 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARDHILL FIN'L |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 24, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202251133 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 557 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1608 |
| Document Number | 0000113650 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 113650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NFTS TITLE AGENCY LLC, NRT TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $640.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 557 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070431608, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1608 |
| Document Number | 113652 |
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| Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 113652 |
| Name | GUARDHILL FIN'L |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10017 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 2, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 557 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1608 |
| Document Number | 0000075665 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017075665 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 UP MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043 |
| Document Number | 0000075666 |
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| Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017075666 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 557 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1608 |
| Document Number | 0000051133 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2006 |
| Instrument | 2022051133 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,236.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 HARBOR BLVD APT 450, 1500, WEEHAWKEN, NJ 07086-5308 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 557 UPPER MOUNTAIN AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-1608 |
| Document Number | 0000051134 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022051134 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.62% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 8.62% |
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 | $601,800 (-) Land $313,200 Building $288,600 | $601,800 (-) Land $313,200 Building $288,600 | |
| 2025 | $21,159.00 (+3.32%) | $601,800 (-) Land $313,200 Building $288,600 | $601,800 (-) Land $313,200 Building $288,600 |
| 2024 | $20,479.00 (+5.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $601,800 Land $313,200 Building $288,600 | $601,800 Land $313,200 Building $288,600 | |
| 2022 | $19,415.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · Tropical Storm Isaias |
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 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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