Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 7 Columbus Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,704 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $19,753 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-04407-0000-00031 |
| Primary APN | 13-04407-0000-00031 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,704 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130440700031 |
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| Street Address | 7 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-5005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 50X167 IRR |
| Legal Block | 4407 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Glen Ridge Historic District (Boundary Increase II) listed 2013 · 223 contributing resources · NRIS 13000480 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
7 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI BETTER MTG |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI AVEX FNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201762852 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 7 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000049070 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | J AND M ABSTRACTS INC, J & M ABSTRACTS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 7 COLUMBUS AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070425005, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000049070 |
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| Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 49070 |
| Name | BETTER MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 20, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 7 COLUMBUS AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000062852 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 62852 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $580.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 7 COLUMBUS AVE MONTCLAIR NJ 070425005, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-5005 |
| Document Number | 62854 |
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| Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 62854 |
| Name | AVEX FNDG |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10013 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 19, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7 Columbus Ave was $19,753, 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 | $561,800 (-) Land $341,800 Building $220,000 | $561,800 (-) Land $341,800 Building $220,000 | |
| 2025 | $19,753.00 (+3.32%) | $561,800 Land $341,800 Building $220,000 | $561,800 Land $341,800 Building $220,000 |
| 2024 | $19,118.00 | ||
| 2023 | $554,900 Land $341,800 Building $213,100 | $554,900 Land $341,800 Building $213,100 | |
| 2022 | $18,245.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 Columbus 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 | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 7 Columbus Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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 578 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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