Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 79 Forest St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,862 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,420,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $38,694 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-03203-0000-00011 |
| Primary APN | 13-03203-0000-00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,862 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130320300011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 FOREST ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-3858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 50X180 IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | 79 FOREST STREET CONDO |
| Legal Block | 3203 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 S WASHINGTON AVE, BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621-2951 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage REGAL BANK |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage PEAPACK GLADSTONE BANK |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage PEAPACK GLADSTONE BANK |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer REGAL BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201818832 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 79 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3858 |
| Document Number | 0000064887 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202664887 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLE TITLE, SIMPLIFILE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 79 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3858 |
| Document Number | 0000064887, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202664887 |
| Name | REGAL BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 79 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3858 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000023254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017023254 |
| Name | PEAPACK GLADSTONE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 79 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3858 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000023257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017023257 |
| Name | PEAPACK GLADSTONE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 79 FOREST ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3858 |
| Document Number | 0000018776 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,420.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 229 S WASHINGTON AVE BERGENFIELD NJ 076212919, BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621-2919 |
| Document Number | 18787 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18787 |
| Name | REGAL BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $1,100,500 (-) Land $245,000 Building $855,500 | $1,100,500 (-) Land $245,000 Building $855,500 | |
| 2025 | $38,694.00 (+3.32%) | $1,100,500 (-) Land $245,000 Building $855,500 | $1,100,500 (-) Land $245,000 Building $855,500 |
| 2024 | $37,450.00 (+3.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,100,500 Land $245,000 Building $855,500 | $1,100,500 Land $245,000 Building $855,500 | |
| 2022 | $36,184.00 |
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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 31 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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