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70-72 Forest Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Information

70-72 Forest Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair
Zip code 07042
County Essex
Municipality Montclair Township
Block 3202
Lot 22

Sales & Tax Overview for 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair

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Sale date 04/11/2012
Sale price $365,000
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Property tax $15,495

Lot & Building Information for 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair

Building sqft 2,977
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.188
Year built 1880
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Zoning district Two Family (R-2)
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About 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair, NJ 07042?

70-72 Forest Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 was built in 1880 and has a total of 2,977 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $440,700, the tax amount paid for 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 is $15,495.

When was 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 last sold and what was the last sale price?

70-72 Forest Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 was last sold in 04/11/2012 for $365,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/11/2012 $365,000
07/09/2010 $100
09/25/2006 $510,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
05/02/2012 - R
04/11/2012 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/28/2010 - R
07/09/2010 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/20/2006 - R
09/25/2006 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/30/2003 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $15,495
Market value $440,700

Assessment History for 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 70-72 Forest 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 $440,700 $440,700 3.516 $15,495 +3.32%
2024 $440,700 $440,700 3.403 $14,997 +0.68%
2023 $440,700 $440,700 3.38 $14,896 +2.80%
2022 $440,700 $440,700 3.288 $14,490 +1.76%
2021 $440,700 $440,700 3.231 $14,239 +1.64%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.27
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.27
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.29
Trinity Academy NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.46
Trinity Academy NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.46

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Renaissance Middle School 5 Public 6-8 213 0.27
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.27
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.29
Fusion Academy - Montclair NR Private 7-12 28 0.33
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.66

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Immaculate Conception High School NR Private 9-12 165 0.22
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.29
Fusion Academy - Montclair NR Private 7-12 28 0.33
Montclair High School 5 Public 9-12 1,968 0.39
Disciple Christian Academy NR Private 9, 12 0 0.62

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Neighbors for 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair

Here are the neighbors for 70-72 Forest Street, Montclair.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
58 Forest St, Montclair 1,677 02/24/2021
76 Forest St, Montclair 1,918 03/07/2025
137 Walnut St, Montclair 5,207 01/31/2024
143 Walnut St, Montclair 1,160 07/16/2012 $298,000
129 Walnut St, Montclair 2,666 06/08/2017 $585,000
145 Walnut St, Montclair 1,080 02/08/2021
66 Forest St, Montclair 1,974 09/05/2019
74 Forest St, Montclair 2,174 06/09/2014 $1
125 Walnut St, Montclair 2,040 06/02/2004 $301,500
56 Forest St, Montclair 2,103 08/07/2015 $541,000
60 Forest St, Montclair 2,168 09/13/2023
177 Claremont Ave, Montclair 2,486 05/29/2013 $1
133 Walnut St, Montclair 2,285 12/14/2023
62 Forest St, Montclair 2,636 08/31/2018 $650,000
68 Forest St, Montclair 5,700 05/04/2007 $742,500
64 Forest St, Montclair 3,046 04/20/2006 $1
50 Forest St, Montclair 2,400 12/12/2008 $416,500
147 Walnut St, Montclair 1,692 06/24/2020 $1
179 Claremont Ave, Montclair 2,488 10/25/2019 $690,000
141 Walnut St, Montclair 3,790 01/18/2024

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