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159 High Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Information

159 High Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 High Street, Montclair
Zip code 07042
County Essex
Municipality Montclair Township
Block 2901
Lot 2

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 High Street, Montclair

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Sale date 09/24/2018
Sale price $524,000
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Property tax $15,073

Lot & Building Information for 159 High Street, Montclair

Building sqft 2,118
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.172
Year built 1907
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Zoning district Single Family (R-1)
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About 159 High Street, Montclair

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 High Street, Montclair, NJ 07042?

159 High Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 was built in 1907 and has a total of 2,118 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 High Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $428,700, the tax amount paid for 159 High Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 is $15,073.

When was 159 High Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 High Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 was last sold in 09/24/2018 for $524,000.

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 159 High Street, Montclair

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/24/2018 $524,000
10/07/1999 $179,900
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 159 High Street, Montclair

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
07/06/2021 - R Mortgage 07/01/2051
09/24/2018 - D
10/23/2018 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/07/1999 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 High Street, Montclair

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $15,073
Market value $428,700

Assessment History for 159 High Street, Montclair

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $428,700 $428,700 3.516 $15,073 +3.32%
2024 $428,700 $428,700 3.403 $14,589 +0.68%
2023 $428,700 $428,700 3.38 $14,490 +2.80%
2022 $428,700 $428,700 3.288 $14,096 +3.55%
2021 $421,300 $421,300 3.231 $13,612 +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)
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.39
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.44
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.44
Nishuane Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 414 0.48
Nishuane Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 414 0.48

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.39
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.53
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.58
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.74
Whitney E. Houston Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 324 1.02

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.53
Sawtelle Learning Center NR Private 70 1.03
Glen Ridge High School 8 Public 7-12 822 1.03
Orange Alternative High School NR Public 9-12 0 1.18
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 1.19

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Neighbors for 159 High Street, Montclair

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
10 Enfield Ave, Montclair 1,520 07/26/2017 $292,000
6 Enfield Ave, Montclair 1,138 02/09/2001 $120,500
851 Valley Rd, Montclair 1,208
71 MT Hebron Rd, Montclair 6,291 08/13/2018 $747,500
145 High St, Montclair 1,659 06/14/2022
143 High St, Montclair 2,116 08/26/1998 $104,000
151 High St, Montclair 2,529 12/01/1992
573 Park St, Montclair 1,724 06/29/2022
561 Park St, Montclair 2,071 11/23/2021
139 B High St, Montclair 1,540 08/18/2015 $305,000
569 Park St, Montclair 2,625 01/30/1991 $289,000
563 Park St, Montclair 2,023 12/06/2016 $435,000
147 High St, Montclair 1,628 12/18/2017 $484,000
571 Park St, Montclair 2,301 06/24/1991 $273,000
149 High St, Montclair 1,810 12/28/2008 $360,000
141 High St, Montclair 2,028 07/26/2011 $160,000
22 Park Ter, Montclair 1,164
559 Park St, Montclair 2,350 04/18/2019 $953,000
8 Enfield Ave, Montclair 2,127 09/30/2021
565 Park St, Montclair 2,382 12/09/2004 $625,000

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