8 Sears Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 8 Sears Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,635 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.109 acres (4,750 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$312,500 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$13,122 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-03006-0000-00027`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-03006-0000-00027`
Alternative APN	`130300600027`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,635 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	4,750 sqft (0.109 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 38 ft wide
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	130300600027
Street Address	8 SEARS PL
City	MONTCLAIR
State	NJ
Zip	07042-4408
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	38X125 IRR
Legal Block	3006
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	MONTCLAIR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	17000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	8 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 8, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA
Aug 14, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage ADVANCED FINANCIAL FCU
Aug 14, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage ADVANCED FINANCIAL FCU
Dec 6, 2021	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Feb 1, 2018	Deed, Transfer · ARM BANK OF AMERICA NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 6, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 6, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021143960
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Property Address	8 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 13, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008354
Date	Feb 8, 2023
Instrument	2023008354

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	WILMINGTON, DE 19801

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	480 Months
Due	Feb 8, 2063

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Property Address	8 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE CO LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000071235
Date	Aug 14, 2017
Instrument	2017071235

Lender

Name	ADVANCED FINANCIAL FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Property Address	8 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2022
Title Company	HOMETOWN TITLE INS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000071210
Date	Aug 14, 2017
Instrument	2017071210

Lender

Name	ADVANCED FINANCIAL FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2021
Property Address	8 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408
Document Number	0000143960
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2021
Instrument	2021143960
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2022
Title Company	TWO RIVERS TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$781.25
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15 ORCHARD ST, 15, NYACK, NY 10960-2123

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408

Mortgage

Document Number	0000143969
Date	Dec 6, 2021
Instrument	2021143969

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	358 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

February 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	ESSEX NJ
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2018
Property Address	8 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408
Document Number	0000009237
Instrument Date	Jan 23, 2018
Instrument	2018009237
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 SEARS PL, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4408

Mortgage

Document Number	0000009242
Date	Feb 1, 2018
Instrument	2018009242

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	349 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.6%
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2025
Index	1-Year LIBOR

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Essex County
County Subdivision	Montclair Township
Unified School District	Montclair Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$373,200 (-) Land $173,900 Building $199,300	$373,200 (-) Land $173,900 Building $199,300
2025	$13,122.00 (+3.32%)	$373,200 (-) Land $173,900 Building $199,300	$373,200 (-) Land $173,900 Building $199,300
2024	$12,700.00 (+3.5%)
2023		$373,200 Land $173,900 Building $199,300	$373,200 Land $173,900 Building $199,300
2022	$12,270.00

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

Flood

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 500 ft
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	5 (1989–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 5
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene
Claims by Event	Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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.

Nearby Properties on Sears Pl

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures