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5 Highland Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Information

5 Highland Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair
Zip code 07042
County Essex
Municipality Montclair Township
Block 406
Lot 32

Sales & Tax Overview for 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair

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Sale date 08/07/1981
Sale price $90,000
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Property tax $22,991

Lot & Building Information for 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair

Building sqft 2,859
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.272
Year built 1907
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Zoning district Single Family (R-1)
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About 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042?

5 Highland Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 was built in 1907 and has a total of 2,859 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $653,900, the tax amount paid for 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 is $22,991.

When was 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5 Highland Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 was last sold in 08/07/1981 for $90,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/07/1981 $90,000

Title Documents for 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
07/01/2022 - R Mortgage
08/07/1981 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $22,991
Market value $653,900

Assessment History for 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $653,900 $653,900 3.516 $22,991 +3.32%
2024 $653,900 $653,900 3.403 $22,252 +0.68%
2023 $653,900 $653,900 3.38 $22,102 +2.80%
2022 $653,900 $653,900 3.288 $21,500 +1.76%
2021 $653,900 $653,900 3.231 $21,128 +1.64%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academy360 Lower School (Formerly The Children's Institute) NR Private PK, K-9 106 0.16
Academy360 Lower School (Formerly The Children's Institute) NR Private PK, K-9 106 0.16
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.52
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.52
Laning Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 243 0.58

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academy360 Lower School (Formerly The Children's Institute) NR Private PK, K-9 106 0.16
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.52
Renaissance Middle School 5 Public 6-8 213 0.78
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.86
Fusion Academy - Montclair NR Private 7-12 28 0.92

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.52
Montclair High School 5 Public 9-12 1,968 0.68
Disciple Christian Academy NR Private 9, 12 0 0.77
Immaculate Conception High School NR Private 9-12 165 0.78
Fusion Academy - Montclair NR Private 7-12 28 0.92

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Neighbors for 5 Highland Avenue, Montclair

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
6 Highland Ave, Verona 2,258 01/30/1998 $240,000
24 Highland Ave, Verona 5,467 07/17/2013 $1,250,000
63 Highland Ave, Montclair 4,441 05/21/2019 $1,580,000
395 Claremont Ave, Montclair 5,364 01/26/2022
405 Claremont Ave, Montclair 1,919 06/06/2022
25 Highland Ave, Montclair 5,074 08/25/2010 $1
403 Claremont Ave, Montclair 8,216 10/09/2008 $1,700,000
10 Highland Ave, Verona 3,109 06/07/2018 $1,175,000
21 Highland Ave, Montclair 3,666 09/10/2020 $1,300,000
29 Highland Ave, Montclair 6,618 07/01/2025
61 Highland Ave, Montclair 3,474 12/29/2011 $1
4 Highland Ave, Verona 2,060 06/15/2022
12 Highland Ave, Verona 3,621 08/08/2013 $1,100,000
30 Highland Ave, Verona 3,460 10/25/2021
45 Highland Ave, Montclair 5,072 06/05/2014 $1,350,000
49 Highland Ave, Montclair 6,186 11/14/2008 $1,595,000
20 Highland Ave, Verona 4,296 08/18/1998 $650,000
15 Highland Ave, Montclair 4,142 05/05/2023
43 Highland Ave, Montclair 4,651 12/03/2021
19 Highland Ave, Montclair 3,988 06/25/2014 $988,888

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