Morris County and Chatham Borough property record for 159 Watchung Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,452 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $575,880 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,327 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| APN | 04-00013-0000-00020 |
| Primary APN | 04-00013-0000-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 10232006 |
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| Street Address | 159 WATCHUNG AVE |
| City | CHATHAM |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07928-1837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | INWOOD |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CHATHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 42800 |
159 Watchung Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Morris County and Chatham Borough records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WATCHUNG AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202315497 |
| Deed Book / Page | 24595 / 993 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 WATCHUNG AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1837 |
| Document Number | 0245950993 |
| Book / Page | 24595 / 993 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023015497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | SURETY TITLE AGENCY COASTAL RE, SURETY TTL AGCY COASTAL REGI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,277.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 PLEASANT ST APT 401, 401, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-7186 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 WATCHUNG AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1837 |
Source: Morris County and Chatham Borough assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris County |
| Municipality | Chatham Borough |
| Unified School District | The Chathams School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $514,300 (-) Land $346,900 Building $167,400 | $514,300 (-) Land $346,900 Building $167,400 | |
| 2025 | $514,300 Land $346,900 Building $167,400 | $514,300 Land $346,900 Building $167,400 | |
| 2024 | $8,327.00 | ||
| 2023 | $514,300 Land $346,900 Building $167,400 | $514,300 Land $346,900 Building $167,400 | |
| 2022 | $10,218.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 Watchung Ave; 2 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 Watchung Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHATHAM WATER DEPT serves 8,962 people · EPA ID NJ1404001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 400 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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