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5 Cornell Way

Montclair Township, NJ · Essex County · Residential · Block 4704, Lot 14

Watchdog Score

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65/100

Favorable tax position

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework. Evidence coverage 55%, low confidence.

  • RRecourse55
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden70
  • UUniformity60
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$35,1122024 tax bill
$36,2782025 at new rate
$1,031,800Assessed value
$20,423Montclair Township median
$3.5162025 rate

Among 9,588 homes in Montclair Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $20,423. This bill is higher than about 90% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$705,000 on March 29, 2016This property's last sale
431Similar sales since 2023
$1,054,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
9 Cornell WaySame streetJun 2024$1,561,1901959
14 Heller DriveJul 2024$3,650,0001952
76 Heller WayJul 2024$2,912,5001959
76 Yantacaw Brook RoadJun 2024$2,850,0001953
28 Woodmont RoadFeb 2024$2,000,0001958
28 Greenview WayJul 2024$2,800,0001965

Same property type in the same town, same street first. Prices come from the state tax list, which runs about a year behind, and can include sales between relatives or other non-market transfers.

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  • Appeal deadlinesUsually April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices go out if later.
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  • Buying here?Monthly cost with the real tax bill included.
  • Selling? CO requirementsResale certificate of occupancy and smoke detector certificate rules for Montclair Township.
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Property record

Block / lot
4704 / 14
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1959
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.30 acres
Land value
$415,000
Improvement value
$616,800
County
Essex County

Same block

  • 66 Yantacaw Brook Road$35,320 tax
  • 66 Heller Way$36,177 tax
  • 62 Heller Way$34,299 tax
  • 60 Heller Way$42,922 tax
  • 1 Cornell Way$27,329 tax
  • 9 Cornell Way$29,017 tax
  • 15 Cornell Way$27,292 tax
  • 19 Cornell Way$32,931 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 5 Cornell Way?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $35,112, on an assessed value of $1,031,800.

How does this tax bill compare with others in Montclair Township?

Among 9,588 homes in Montclair Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $20,423. This bill is higher than about 90% of them.

What is the Watchdog Score?

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework, rates a property's tax position from 0 to 100 using six kinds of public evidence. Higher is better. This property scores 65 (Favorable tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Essex County Board of Taxation. In most towns the deadline is April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices are mailed if that is later.

Does Watchdog show who owns this property?

No. Watchdog does not show owner names or mailing addresses. Everything on this page comes from public tax and parcel records.

Source: New Jersey MOD-IV tax list and NJ Office of GIS parcel data, refreshed monthly (last refresh October 2026). Town tax rates from the NJ Division of Taxation. Watchdog does not show owner names. How we get our numbers

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