Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 96 High St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,752 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,842 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,295,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $36,190 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01916-0000-00030-01 |
| Primary APN | 13-01916-0000-00030-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,752 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,842 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 1301916000000030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 HIGH ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 17841SF |
| Legal Block | 1916 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30.1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 17200 |
96 High St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 HIGH ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| May 19, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer EVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202093103 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048248 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 96 HIGH ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2415 |
| Document Number | 0000093104 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | EVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 96 HIGH ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070422415, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2415 |
| Document Number | 0000093104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 93104 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 601 OAKMONT LN # 300, WESTMONT, IL 60559-5532 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 23, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 96 HIGH ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2415 |
| Document Number | 0000093103 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 93103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | EVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,295.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 96 HIGH ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070422415, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2415 |
| Document Number | 93104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 93104 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 601 OAKMONT LN # 300, WESTMONT, IL 60559-5532 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 23, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 96 HIGH ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2415 |
| Document Number | 0000048248 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 48248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | EVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 47 PARK ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070423439, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3439 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 96 HIGH ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2415 |
| Document Number | 0000009794 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9794 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $621.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 HIGH ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070422415, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2415 |
| Document Number | 9796 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9796 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 96 HIGH ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2415 |
| Document Number | 0000009798 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9798 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 47 PARK ST MONTCLAIR NJ 070423439, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3439 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 High St was $36,190, 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 | $1,029,300 (-) Land $239,200 Building $790,100 | $1,029,300 (-) Land $239,200 Building $790,100 | |
| 2025 | $36,190.00 (+3.32%) | $1,029,300 Land $239,200 Building $790,100 | $1,029,300 Land $239,200 Building $790,100 |
| 2024 | $35,027.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,029,300 Land $239,200 Building $790,100 | $1,029,300 Land $239,200 Building $790,100 | |
| 2022 | $33,843.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 96 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 854 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 |
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