61 Elm St, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 61 Elm St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeReligious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
Details6,100 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.576 acres (25,070 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$135,000 (Mar 1993)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2017 Construction Loan
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-03112-0000-00016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-03112-0000-00016
Alternative APN
  • 130311200016

Interior

Building Area6,100 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Lot Area25,070 sqft (0.576 acres)
Lot Dimensions230 ft deep x 109 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130311200016
Street Address61 ELM ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-3289
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal Description109X230 IRR CHURCH
Legal Block3112
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract17100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Miller Street Historic District
listed 1988 · 16 contributing resources · NRIS 86002971

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

61 Elm St is owned by a company that bought it in March 1993.

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1716, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-7716
Owner TypeCompany

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 5, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
VALLEY BANK
Oct 5, 2017Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
FOREST CONTRACTING & DEV CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 31, 1993 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 31, 1993 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 19, 1993 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page5254 / 649
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address61 ELM ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3289
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanyNEW YORK METRO TITLE AGENCY INC, NEW YORK METRO TTL AGCY INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address61 ELM ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3289

Mortgage

Document Number0000132991
DateNov 5, 2021
Instrument2021132991
Lender
NameVALLEY BANK
TypeBank
AddressWAYNE, NJ 07470
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

October 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateOct 5, 2017
Property Address61 ELM ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3289
Instrument DateSep 29, 2017
Instrument88752
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedJan 30, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address61 ELM ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070423289, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3289

Mortgage

Document Number0000088752
DateOct 5, 2017
Instrument88752
Lender
NameFOREST CONTRACTING & DEV CORP
Address81 INDUSTRIAL RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1539
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term12 Months
DueOct 4, 2018

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionMontclair Township
Unified School DistrictMontclair Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,169,100 (-) Land $379,700 Building $789,400$1,169,100 (-) Land $379,700 Building $789,400
2025$1,169,100 Land $379,700 Building $789,400$1,169,100 Land $379,700 Building $789,400
2023$1,169,100 Land $379,700 Building $789,400$1,169,100 Land $379,700 Building $789,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 61 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1998)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1998 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 61 Elm 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU
serves 40,150 people · EPA ID NJ0713001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 495 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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