| Primary address | 79 Essex Avenue, Montclair |
| Zip code | 07042 |
| County | Essex |
| Municipality | Montclair Township |
| Block | 3413 |
| Lot | 1 |
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| Sale date | 05/20/2013 |
| Sale price | $690,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $27,727 |
| Building sqft | 2,519 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.213
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| Year built | 1926 |
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79 Essex Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 was built in 1926 and has a total of 2,519 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 79 Essex Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $788,600, the tax amount paid for 79 Essex Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 is $27,727.
When was 79 Essex Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 last sold and what was the last sale price?79 Essex Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 was last sold in 05/20/2013 for $690,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 79 Essex Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $27,727 |
| Market value | $788,600 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 79 Essex 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 | $788,600 | $788,600 | 3.516 | $27,727 | +3.32% |
| 2024 | $788,600 | $788,600 | 3.403 | $26,836 | +0.68% |
| 2023 | $788,600 | $788,600 | 3.38 | $26,655 | +2.80% |
| 2022 | $788,600 | $788,600 | 3.288 | $25,929 | +1.76% |
| 2021 | $788,600 | $788,600 | 3.231 | $25,480 | +1.64% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 79 Essex Avenue, Montclair to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchung Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 394 | 0.20 |
| Montclair Cooperative School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 160 | 0.42 |
| Montclair Cooperative School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 160 | 0.42 |
| Forest Ave School | NR | Public | PK, K-2 | 154 | 0.60 |
| Forest Ave School | NR | Public | PK, K-2 | 154 | 0.60 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair Cooperative School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 160 | 0.42 |
| Renaissance Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 213 | 0.46 |
| Deron School Ii | NR | Private | 127 | 0.62 | |
| The Montclair Kimberley Academy | NR | Private | PK-12 | 1,048 | 0.63 |
| Fusion Academy - Montclair | NR | Private | 7-12 | 28 | 1.01 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 1,968 | 0.47 |
| Deron School Ii | NR | Private | 127 | 0.62 | |
| The Montclair Kimberley Academy | NR | Private | PK-12 | 1,048 | 0.63 |
| Immaculate Conception High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 165 | 0.89 |
| Fusion Academy - Montclair | NR | Private | 7-12 | 28 | 1.01 |
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Here are the neighbors for 79 Essex Avenue, Montclair.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Essex Ave, Montclair | 3,423 | 08/07/2024 | |
| 5 Frederick St, Montclair | 2,708 | 05/19/2017 | $630,000 |
| 8 Fairfield St, Montclair | 2,685 | 08/03/2018 | $902,000 |
| 174 Montclair Ave, Montclair | 2,728 | 10/29/1982 | $110,000 |
| 89 Essex Ave, Montclair | 2,320 | 03/29/1982 | $84,500 |
| 103 Essex Ave, Montclair | 2,863 | 01/14/1992 | $290,000 |
| 168 Montclair Ave, Montclair | 3,874 | 04/24/2014 | $1,255,000 |
| 172 Montclair Ave, Montclair | 3,590 | 08/21/2019 | $1,400,000 |
| 14 Fairfield St, Montclair | 4,021 | 08/11/2017 | $1,535,000 |
| 85 Essex Ave, Montclair | 2,125 | 05/17/2006 | $669,815 |
| 91 Essex Ave, Montclair | 1,992 | 12/27/2011 | $305,000 |
| 83 Essex Ave, Montclair | 2,737 | 02/28/2017 | $850,000 |
| 95 Essex Ave, Montclair | 1,568 | 11/10/2025 | |
| 178 Montclair Ave, Montclair | 4,140 | 09/20/2013 | $810,000 |
| 99 Essex Ave, Montclair | 2,014 | 07/13/2022 | |
| 97 Essex Ave, Montclair | 2,274 | 04/24/2026 | |
| 101 Essex Ave, Montclair | 2,515 | 10/05/1998 | $290,000 |
| 166 Montclair Ave, Montclair | 2,934 | 04/14/2026 | |
| 2 Fairfield St, Montclair | 2,446 | 08/05/2024 | |
| 6 Fairfield St, Montclair | 2,273 | 06/06/1984 | $148,500 |