Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 56 Central Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,540 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $18,614 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage Jun 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01512-0000-00015 |
| Primary APN | 13-01512-0000-00015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,540 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,948 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130151200015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2951 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 45X110 |
| Legal Block | 1512 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
56 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 CENTRAL AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2951 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BK |
| Jun 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 56 CENTRAL AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2951 |
| Document Number | 0000103901 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 CENTRAL AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070422951, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2951 |
| Document Number | 0000103901 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 103901 |
| Name | PNC BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 56 CENTRAL AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2951 |
| Document Number | 0000061922 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 CENTRAL AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070422951, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2951 |
| Document Number | 0000061922 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 61922 |
| Name | PNC BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Central Ave was $18,614, 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 | $529,400 (-) Land $374,800 Building $154,600 | $529,400 (-) Land $374,800 Building $154,600 | |
| 2025 | $18,614.00 (+3.33%) | $529,400 Land $374,800 Building $154,600 | $529,400 Land $374,800 Building $154,600 |
| 2024 | $18,015.00 | ||
| 2023 | $529,400 Land $374,800 Building $154,600 | $529,400 Land $374,800 Building $154,600 | |
| 2022 | $17,406.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 56 Central Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 559 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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