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159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Watchung Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1907

Acreage

0.382

Sale price

$960,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Watchung Avenue
ZIP code
07042
County
Essex
Block
3409
Lot
11
Municipality
713
Parcel ID
3409-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/30/2013
Sale price
$960,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$35,740
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,443
Year built
1907
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.382
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/30/2013 $960,000 XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXX
06/11/2013 $570,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX
12/16/1997 $315,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/12/2021 - R Mortgage XXXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXX XXX
01/06/2014 - R
12/30/2013 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX
06/26/2013 - R
06/11/2013 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXX
12/16/1997 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$35,740
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,016,500
Land value
$367,300
Building value
$649,200

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $1,016,500 $1,016,500 3.516 $35,740 +3.32%
2024 $1,016,500 $1,016,500 3.403 $34,591 +0.68%
2023 $1,016,500 $1,016,500 3.38 $34,358 +6.81%
2022 $978,300 $978,300 3.288 $32,167 +1.76%
2021 $978,300 $978,300 3.231 $31,609 +1.64%
2020 $978,300 $978,300 3.179 $31,100 +1.05%
2019 $978,300 $978,300 3.146 $30,777 +1.68%
2018 $978,300 $978,300 3.094 $30,269 +8.30%
2017 $748,500 $748,500 3.734 $27,949 +34.93%
2016 $570,000 $570,000 3.634 $20,714 +3.06%
Permits

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Watchung Elementary School 6 Public K-5 394 0.20
Edgemont Elementary School 6 Public K-5 266 0.67
St. Cassian Elementary School NR Private PK-8 260 0.74
St. Cassian Elementary School NR Private PK-8 260 0.74
Lacordaire Academy NR Private PK-12 240 0.74
Lacordaire Academy NR Private PK-12 240 0.74
Forest Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 154 0.74
Forest Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 154 0.74
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.75
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Cassian Elementary School NR Private PK-8 260 0.74
Lacordaire Academy NR Private PK-12 240 0.74
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.75
Mt Hebron Middle School 6 Public 6-8 610 0.77
Renaissance Middle School 5 Public 6-8 213 0.78
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.79
Bloomfield Middle School 5 Public 7-8 965 0.96
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.96
Glenfield Middle School 5 Public 6-8 548 1.70
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lacordaire Academy NR Private PK-12 240 0.74
Montclair High School 5 Public 9-12 1,968 0.74
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.79
Lacordaire Academy NR Private 9-12 62 0.87
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.96
Immaculate Conception High School NR Private 9-12 165 1.22
Cedar Grove High School 6 Public 9-12 466 1.86
Glen Ridge High School 8 Public 7-12 822 2.10
Bloomfield High School 4 Public 9-12 2,029 2.12
Nutley High School 5 Public 9-12 1,132 2.37

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Neighbors for 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ

23 Fairfield St, Montclair 153 Watchung Ave, Montclair 165 Watchung Ave, Montclair 19 Fairfield St, Montclair 143 Watchung Ave, Montclair 133 Watchung Ave, Montclair 15 Fairfield St, Montclair 17 Fairfield St, Montclair 149 Watchung Ave, Montclair 167 Watchung Ave, Montclair 5 Fairfield St, Montclair 323 N Fullerton Ave, Montclair 319 N Fullerton Ave, Montclair 157 Watchung Ave, Montclair 7 Fairfield St, Montclair 321 N Fullerton Ave, Montclair 192 Montclair Ave, Montclair 11 Fairfield St, Montclair 135 Watchung Ave, Montclair 131 Watchung Ave, Montclair

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ

07003, Essex County, NJ 07009, Essex County, NJ 07012, Passaic County, NJ 07013, Passaic County, NJ 07017, Essex County, NJ 07021, Essex County, NJ 07028, Essex County, NJ 07043, Essex County, NJ 07044, Essex County, NJ 07050, Essex County, NJ 07052, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07104, Essex County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07107, Essex County, NJ 07109, Essex County, NJ 07110, Essex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042?

The development at 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 was built in 1907.

What is the total square footage of 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042?

159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 has a total of 3,443 square feet.

When was 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 was last sold on 12/30/2013 for $960,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042?

159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 is currently assessed at $1,016,500.

What are the property taxes for 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042?

The property taxes for 159 Watchung Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 total $35,740.

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