Morris County and Hanover Township property record for 17 Independence Dr, Whippany, NJ 07981
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,086 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.492 acres (21,432 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,491 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| APN | 12-05701-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 12-05701-0000-00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,086 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,086 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,432 sqft (0.492 acres) |
| Street Address | 17 INDEPENDENCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WHIPPANY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07981-2210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-25 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE WOODS |
| Legal Block | 5701 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 42100 |
17 Independence Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2005.
Source: Morris County and Hanover Township records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 INDEPENDENCE DR, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981-2210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDWEST LN SOLUTIONS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6383 / 50 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 25, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0063830050 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Property Address | 17 INDEPENDENCE DR, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981-2210 |
| Document Number | 0236720568 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 INDEPENDENCE DR WHIPPANY NJ 079812210, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981-2210 |
| Document Number | 0236720568 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 023672/000568 |
| Instrument | 70900 |
| Name | FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 876 Months |
| Due | Dec 10, 2092 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Property Address | 17 INDEPENDENCE DR, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981-2210 |
| Document Number | 0236720551 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 INDEPENDENCE DR WHIPPANY NJ 079812210, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981-2210 |
| Document Number | 0236720551 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 023672/000551 |
| Instrument | 70899 |
| Name | MIDWEST LN SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 876 Months |
| Due | Dec 10, 2092 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
Source: Morris County and Hanover Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Secondary School District | Hanover Park Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Hanover Township School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $402,800 (-) Land $239,600 Building $163,200 | $402,800 (-) Land $239,600 Building $163,200 | |
| 2025 | $402,800 Land $239,600 Building $163,200 | $402,800 Land $239,600 Building $163,200 | |
| 2024 | $8,491.00 | ||
| 2023 | $402,800 Land $239,600 Building $163,200 | $402,800 Land $239,600 Building $163,200 | |
| 2022 | $8,112.00 |
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 17 Independence Dr; there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1996–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 17 Independence Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA serves 62,349 people · EPA ID NJ1424001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 245 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 |
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