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126 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Information

126 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair
Zip code 07042
County Essex
Municipality Montclair Township
Block 2401
Lot 22

Sales & Tax Overview for 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair

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Sale date 05/30/2012
Sale price $1
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Property tax $29,788

Lot & Building Information for 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair

Building sqft 3,259
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.321
Year built 1880
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Zoning district Two Family (R-2)
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Other Property Data for 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair

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About 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042?

126 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 was built in 1880 and has a total of 3,259 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $847,200, the tax amount paid for 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 is $29,787.

When was 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 last sold?

126 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 was last sold in 08/25/2022.

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 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/30/2012 $1
04/23/2003 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
08/25/2022 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/18/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/30/2012 - D
10/24/2012 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/23/2003 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $29,788
Market value $847,200

Assessment History for 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 126 Chestnut Street, 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 $847,200 $847,200 3.516 $29,788 +3.32%
2024 $847,200 $847,200 3.403 $28,830 +0.68%
2023 $847,200 $847,200 3.38 $28,635 +54.09%
2022 $565,200 $565,200 3.288 $18,584 -6.03%
2021 $612,100 $612,100 3.231 $19,777 +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)
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.21
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.21
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.32
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.32
Edgemont Elementary School 6 Public K-5 266 0.46

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.21
Renaissance Middle School 5 Public 6-8 213 0.24
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.32
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.64
Academy360 Lower School (Formerly The Children's Institute) NR Private PK, K-9 106 0.71

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Montclair High School 5 Public 9-12 1,968 0.11
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.21
Immaculate Conception High School NR Private 9-12 165 0.55
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.64
Fusion Academy - Montclair NR Private 7-12 28 0.72

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Neighbors for 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair

Here are the neighbors for 126 Chestnut Street, Montclair.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
77 Central Ave, Montclair 3,085 12/16/2025
118 Chestnut St, Montclair 2,178 07/08/2014 $497,500
144 Midland Ave, Montclair 3,147 06/23/2020 $873,500
164 Midland Ave, Montclair 4,150 07/11/2025
75 Central Ave, Montclair 3,120 08/10/2006 $550,000
83 Central Ave, Montclair 2,282 12/05/2014 $475,000
99 Central Ave, Montclair 3,426 07/14/2017 $840,000
160 Midland Ave, Montclair 3,262 08/14/2019 $891,700
120 Chestnut St, Montclair 2,607 08/17/2020 $915,623
142 Midland Ave, Montclair 3,202 11/28/1989
146 Midland Ave, Montclair 3,775 06/12/1998 $230,000
166 Midland Ave, Montclair 2,897 01/25/2021
134 Chestnut St, Montclair 3,420 07/18/2022
79 Central Ave, Montclair 3,158 01/08/2025
168 Midland Ave, Montclair 4,702 11/30/2023 $1
73 Central Ave, Montclair 1,648 09/15/1976 $40,000
81 Central Ave, Montclair 3,322 05/17/2016 $487,500
128 Chestnut St, Montclair 3,259 08/22/2008 $859,900
95 Central Ave, Montclair 3,053 01/06/2023
124 Chestnut St, Montclair 3,287 08/30/2002 $600,000

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