1. Home
  2. New Jersey
  3. Morris County
  4. Chatham
  5. Fairmount Ave

261 Fairmount Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928 Property Records

Morris County and Chatham Borough property record for 261 Fairmount Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,954 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.62 acres (26,998 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$885,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$13,668 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale
Jan 2022 Mortgage
APN04-00098-0000-00005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-00098-0000-00005
Alternative APNs
  • 040009800005
  • 30634008

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,954 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,954 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area26,998 sqft (0.62 acres)
Lot Dimensions225 ft deep x 120 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account Number30634008
Street Address261 FAIRMOUNT AVE
CityCHATHAM
StateNJ
Zip07928-1714
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal SubdivisionBOROUGH/CHATHAM
Legal Block98
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionMORRIS NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCHATHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract42800

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address261 FAIRMOUNT AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1714
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 8, 2023Deed, Transfer
NORTH BERGEN TITLE AGENCY INC, NORTH BERGEN TITLE AGCY INC
Jan 6, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202342945
Deed Book / Page24679 / 90
Prior Transfer DateFeb 28, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0225091917
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMORRIS NJ
Recording DateNov 8, 2023
Property Address261 FAIRMOUNT AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1714
Document Number0246790090
Book / Page24679 / 90
Instrument DateOct 30, 2023
Instrument2023042945
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2023
Title CompanyNORTH BERGEN TITLE AGENCY INC, NORTH BERGEN TITLE AGCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,950.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address9802 NORTH BUNLRIG BEE TRAIL, MARANA, AZ 85653

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 FAIRMOUNT AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1714

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMORRIS NJ
Property Address261 FAIRMOUNT AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1714
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2022
Title CompanyTWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0243101978
DateJan 6, 2022
Book Page24310/1978
Instrument2022001778
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMorris County
MunicipalityChatham Borough
Unified School DistrictThe Chathams School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$844,200 (-) Land $519,100 Building $325,100$844,200 (-) Land $519,100 Building $325,100
2025$844,200 (-) Land $519,100 Building $325,100$844,200 (-) Land $519,100 Building $325,100
2024$13,668.00 (-9.82%)
2023$844,200 (+21.59%) Land $519,100 Building $325,100$844,200 (+21.59%) Land $519,100 Building $325,100
2022$15,156.00 (+2.15%)$694,300 Land $488,700 Building $205,600$694,300 Land $488,700 Building $205,600
2021$14,837.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2014–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJul 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemCHATHAM WATER DEPT
serves 8,962 people · EPA ID NJ1404001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
Lead1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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 Fairmount Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

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