257 Fairmount Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928 Property Records

Morris County and Chatham Borough property record for 257 Fairmount Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,747 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size	0.413 acres (17,999 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$735,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill	$13,402 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`04-00098-0000-00006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-00098-0000-00006`
Alternative APNs	`040009800006` `30635003`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,747 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,747 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1941
Effective Year Built	Effective 1941
Exterior Material	Concrete Block
Construction Type	Concrete Block
Lot Area	17,999 sqft (0.413 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 120 ft wide
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account Number	30635003
Street Address	257 FAIRMOUNT AVE
City	CHATHAM
State	NJ
Zip	07928-1714
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Block	98
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Township / Civil Division	CHATHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	42800

Owner

257 Fairmount Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	257 FAIRMOUNT AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1714
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 4, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202118197
Deed Book / Page	24040 / 855
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 11, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc	0052920166
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Feb 27, 2021
Property Address	257 FAIRMOUNT AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1714
Document Number	0240400855
Book / Page	24040 / 855
Instrument Date	Jan 21, 2021
Instrument	2021018197
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2021
Title Company	A ABSOLUTE SETTLEMENT CO INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,616.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20 MONETT CT, 20, MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950-1955

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	257 FAIRMOUNT AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1714

Mortgage

Document Number	2021018198
Date	Feb 27, 2021
Instrument	2021018198

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2036

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		$827,800 (-) Land $404,500 Building $423,300	$827,800 (-) Land $404,500 Building $423,300
2025		$827,800 Land $404,500 Building $423,300	$827,800 Land $404,500 Building $423,300
2024	$13,402.00
2023		$827,800 Land $404,500 Building $423,300	$827,800 Land $404,500 Building $423,300
2022	$12,034.00

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 257 Fairmount Ave; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.

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	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2014–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2019 · river or lake flooding

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 257 Fairmount 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.

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