Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 96 Gates Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,075 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,310 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,825,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $19,918 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-02103-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 13-02103-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,075 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,075 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,310 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 130210300012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 GATES AVE |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2501 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 98X95 IRR |
| Legal Block | 2103 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 17000 |
96 Gates Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2501 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage STOCKTON WING LLC |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202574571 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062399 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 96 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000074571 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025074571 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,562.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 WASHINGTON ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4521 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 96 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000074572 |
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| Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025074572 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.87% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.8% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Max Rate | 10.8% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 96 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000073253 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024073253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | RIDGE TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,925.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2501 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 96 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000073255 |
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| Date | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024073255 |
| Name | STOCKTON WING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 96 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000062399 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023062399 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 GATES AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2501 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 RIDGEDALE AVE, CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927-2110 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Gates Ave was $19,918, 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 | $434,700 (-23.27%) Land $249,000 Building $185,700 | $434,700 (-23.27%) Land $249,000 Building $185,700 | |
| 2025 | $19,918.00 (+3.32%) | $566,500 Land $249,000 Building $317,500 | $566,500 Land $249,000 Building $317,500 |
| 2024 | $19,278.00 | ||
| 2023 | $566,500 (-) Land $249,000 Building $317,500 | $566,500 (-) Land $249,000 Building $317,500 | |
| 2022 | $18,626.00 (+1.76%) | $566,500 Land $249,000 Building $317,500 | $566,500 Land $249,000 Building $317,500 |
| 2021 | $18,303.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 96 Gates Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 | 5 (1989–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 96 Gates Ave 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 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.
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 495 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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