253 Washington Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928 Property Records

Morris County and Chatham Borough property record for 253 Washington Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,639 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size	0.484 acres (21,100 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,610,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$22,967 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`04-00005-0000-00005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-00005-0000-00005`
Alternative APNs	`040000500005` `10070004`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,639 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1939
Effective Year Built	Effective 1939
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	21,100 sqft (0.484 acres)
Lot Dimensions	211 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Account Number	10070004
Street Address	253 WASHINGTON AVE
City	CHATHAM
State	NJ
Zip	07928-1710
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Subdivision	FAIRMOUNT SEC 05
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Township / Civil Division	CHATHAM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	42800

Owner

253 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.

Source: Morris County and Chatham Borough records, as of July 9, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	253 WASHINGTON AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1710
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 15, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Sep 18, 2023	Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE ACCESS CORP
Jul 19, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer JP MORGAN CHASE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202335412
Deed Book / Page	24656 / 722
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Property Address	253 WASHINGTON AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1710
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 31, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 WASHINGTON AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1710

Mortgage

Document Number	0250301162
Date	Dec 15, 2025
Book Page	25030/1162
Instrument	2025052778

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2055

September 2023: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2023
Property Address	253 WASHINGTON AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1710
Document Number	0246560722
Book / Page	24656 / 722
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2023
Instrument	2023035412
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$33,056.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	256 WASHINGTON AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1751

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 WASHINGTON AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1710

Mortgage

Document Number	2023035413
Date	Sep 18, 2023
Instrument	2023035413

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE ACCESS CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Jul 19, 2017
Property Address	253 WASHINGTON AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1710
Document Number	0231631187
Book / Page	023163 / 001187
Instrument Date	Jul 5, 2017
Instrument	41473
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 28, 2017
Title Company	ABSOLUTE SETTLEMENT COMPANY, ABSOLUTE SETTLEMENT CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,265.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	253 WASHINGTON AVE CHATHAM NJ 079281710, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1710

Mortgage

Document Number	231631193
Date	Jul 19, 2017
Book Page	023163/001193
Instrument	41474

Lender

Name	JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 18, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Morris County and Chatham Borough assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Morris County
Municipality	Chatham Borough
Unified School District	The Chathams School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,418,600 (-) Land $873,200 Building $545,400	$1,418,600 (-) Land $873,200 Building $545,400
2025		$1,418,600 Land $873,200 Building $545,400	$1,418,600 Land $873,200 Building $545,400
2024	$22,967.00
2023		$1,418,600 (+31.55%) Land $873,200 Building $545,400	$1,418,600 (+31.55%) Land $873,200 Building $545,400
2022	$23,541.00 (+2.15%)	$1,078,400 Land $745,200 Building $333,200	$1,078,400 Land $745,200 Building $333,200
2021	$23,045.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 253 Washington 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

Wildfire risk around 253 Washington Ave 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 257 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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.

Nearby Properties on Washington Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures