85 Undercliff Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 85 Undercliff Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4,425 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.369 acres (16,055 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,500,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill$37,888 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-00104-0000-00029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-00104-0000-00029
Alternative APN
  • 130010400029

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,425 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area16,055 sqft (0.369 acres)
Lot Dimensions169 ft deep x 95 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130010400029
Street Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-1616
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description95X169 IRR
Legal Block104
Legal Lot Number29
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract16900

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Llewellyn Park Historic District
listed 1986 · 112 contributing resources · NRIS 86000423

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 Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1616
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 1, 2023Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Nov 17, 2022Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 19, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Jul 7, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Aug 16, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 1, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 17, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202326184
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateMay 1, 2023
Property Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1616
Document Number0000026184
Instrument DateApr 14, 2023
Instrument2023026184
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2023
Title CompanyFOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,750.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address16611 W HOLLY ST, GOODYEAR, AZ 85395-2567

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1616

Mortgage

Document Number0000026185
DateMay 1, 2023
Instrument2023026185
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2053

November 2022: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateNov 17, 2022
Property Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1616
Document Number0000100934
Instrument DateOct 7, 2022
Instrument2022100934
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 19, 2022
Title CompanyTRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY LP, TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,922.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7296 SAN SEBASTIAN DR, BOCA RATON, FL 33433-1019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1616

Mortgage

Document Number0000100937
DateNov 17, 2022
Instrument2022100937
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2052

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1616
Document Number0000062012
Instrument DateJun 19, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2020
Title CompanyTWO RIVERS TITLE COMPANY LLC, TWO RIVERS TITLE CO LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD MONTCLAIR NJ 070421616, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1616

Mortgage

Document Number0000062012
DateJul 7, 2020
Instrument62012
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 6, 2050

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateJul 7, 2020
Property Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1616
Document Number0000062011
Instrument DateJun 5, 2020
Instrument62011
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2020
Title CompanyTWO RIVERS TITLE COMPANY LLC, TWO RIVERS TITLE CO LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,054.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD MONTCLAIR NJ 070421616, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1616

Mortgage

Document Number62012
DateJul 7, 2020
Instrument62012
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 6, 2050

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1616
Document Number0000075532
Instrument DateAug 16, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address85 UNDERCLIFF RD MONTCLAIR NJ 070421616, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-1616

Mortgage

Document Number0000075532
DateAug 24, 2017
Instrument75532
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueAug 23, 2032

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$1,077,600 (-) Land $337,600 Building $740,000$1,077,600 (-) Land $337,600 Building $740,000
2025$37,888.00 (+3.32%)$1,077,600 (+2.78%) Land $337,600 Building $740,000$1,077,600 (+2.78%) Land $337,600 Building $740,000
2024$36,670.00 (+6.37%)
2023$1,048,500 Land $337,600 Building $710,900$1,048,500 Land $337,600 Building $710,900
2022$34,474.00

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
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1979–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimApr 2023 · other causes
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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 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 194 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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