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40 SHERMAN ST

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
0
Baths
7,515 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,199 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$28,515 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$811,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$385,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$426,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$811,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$811,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Charles H. Bullock SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Glenfield Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Montclair High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Montclair Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07042These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,077
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$183,948
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

40 Sherman St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Montclair 07042
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Montclair 07042
  • Older than 84% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Montclair 07042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montclair 07042.

Living area7,515 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,306 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4,199 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 40 Sherman St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07042Essex County
Living areabigger than7,515 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than4,199 ft²12% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than191035% of homes16% of homes

About 40 Sherman St

When did 40 Sherman St, Montclair, NJ last sell?

40 Sherman St, Montclair, NJ last sold on Oct 10, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Sherman St, Montclair, NJ?

40 Sherman St, Montclair, NJ has 7,515 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 40 Sherman St, Montclair, NJ built?

40 Sherman St, Montclair, NJ was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 40 Sherman St, Montclair, NJ?

40 Sherman St, Montclair, NJ is assigned to Charles H. Bullock School (elementary), rated A-; Glenfield Middle School (middle), rated B+; Montclair High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Montclair Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Sherman St, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07042?

Among the 6,114 homes in Montclair 07042, it is bigger than almost all of them (7,515 ft² against a typical 2,306 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (4,199 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1910 against a typical 1922). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 40 Sherman St, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Sherman St, Montclair, NJ was $28,515. The county assessed it at $811,000.

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