81 Willowdale Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 81 Willowdale Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,462 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size0.389 acres (16,962 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$927,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill$24,373 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2017 Sale & Refinance
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-04008-0000-00028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-04008-0000-00028
Alternative APN
  • 130400800028

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,462 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area16,962 sqft (0.389 acres)
Lot Dimensions257 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130400800028
Street Address81 WILLOWDALE AVE
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-4422
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description66X257 IRR
Legal Block4008
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract17200

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Glen Ridge Historic District
listed 1982 · 1,156 contributing resources · NRIS 82004784

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

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address81 WILLOWDALE AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4422
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 23, 2023Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Nov 30, 2017Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Mar 14, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
WVP EMERGING MANAGER ONSHORE F

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20234695
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateJan 23, 2023
Property Address81 WILLOWDALE AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4422
Document Number0000004695
Instrument DateJan 16, 2023
Instrument2023004695
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2023
Title CompanyREALSAFE TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,317.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address81 WILLOWDALE AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4422

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address81 WILLOWDALE AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4422

Mortgage

Document Number0000004696
DateJan 23, 2023
Instrument2023004696
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2053

November 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateNov 30, 2017
Property Address81 WILLOWDALE AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4422
Document Number0000104242
Instrument DateNov 20, 2017
Instrument2017104242
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address81 WILLOWDALE AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4422

Mortgage

Document Number0000104248
DateNov 30, 2017
Instrument2017104248
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term337 Months
DueDec 1, 2045

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateMar 14, 2017
Property Address81 WILLOWDALE AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4422
Document Number0000022868
Instrument DateMar 3, 2017
Instrument22868
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2019
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$300.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address71 S ORANGE AVE SOUTH ORANGE NJ 070791715, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079-1715
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number22870
DateMar 14, 2017
Instrument22870
Lender
NameWVP EMERGING MANAGER ONSHORE F
Address805 3RD AVE # 15, NEW YORK, NY 10022-7513
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$693,200 (-) Land $234,500 Building $458,700$693,200 (-) Land $234,500 Building $458,700
2025$24,373.00 (+3.32%)$693,200 (+1.69%) Land $234,500 Building $458,700$693,200 (+1.69%) Land $234,500 Building $458,700
2024$23,589.00 (+5.24%)
2023$681,700 Land $234,500 Building $447,200$681,700 Land $234,500 Building $447,200
2022$22,414.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 27 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies33 units insured
incl. 6 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims26 (1995–2024)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2024 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 5 claims
  • Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding, Apr 2007 · 4 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 6 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 563 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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