Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 79 High St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,077 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.467 acres (20,351 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $651,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $36,246 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-02903-0000-00033 |
| Primary APN | 13-02903-0000-00033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,077 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,351 sqft (0.467 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130290300033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 HIGH ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2478 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 110X185 |
| Legal Block | 2903 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 17200 |
79 High St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2007.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 HIGH ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2478 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer PRESTIGE TITLE, PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20077104924 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12080 / 9754 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 79 HIGH ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2478 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE ON DEMAND/NJ INC, TITLE ON DEMAND OF NJ INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021031355 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021031355 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 79 HIGH ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2478 |
| Document Number | 0000100403 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 100403 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE, PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,328.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 79 HIGH ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070422478, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2478 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 High St was $36,246, 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 | $1,030,900 (-) Land $278,400 Building $752,500 | $1,030,900 (-) Land $278,400 Building $752,500 | |
| 2025 | $36,246.00 (+3.32%) | $1,030,900 Land $278,400 Building $752,500 | $1,030,900 Land $278,400 Building $752,500 |
| 2024 | $35,081.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,030,900 Land $278,400 Building $752,500 | $1,030,900 Land $278,400 Building $752,500 | |
| 2022 | $33,895.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · other causes |
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 79 High 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 Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 563 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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