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280 Baker Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Property Records

Morris County and Wharton Borough property record for 280 Baker Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,150 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.355 acres (15,451 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$320,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$11,141 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
APN39-02113-0000-00013-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN39-02113-0000-00013-01
Alternative APN
  • 39021130000000131

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,150 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,150 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area15,451 sqft (0.355 acres)
Lot Dimensions206 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number39021130000000131
Street Address280 BAKER AVE
CityWHARTON
StateNJ
Zip07885-2500
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR100
Legal Block2113
Legal Lot Number13.1
JurisdictionMORRIS NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWHARTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract45100

Owner

Source: Morris County and Wharton 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 Address280 BAKER AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2500
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 10, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST OPTION MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 19, 2018Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 19, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 19, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 28, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201821425
Deed Book / Page23330 / 1133
Prior Transfer DateMar 30, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0053590154
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMORRIS NJ
Property Address280 BAKER AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2500
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0240161207
DateFeb 10, 2021
Book Page24016/1207
Instrument2021011315
Lender
NameFIRST OPTION MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressATLANTA, GA 30339
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

April 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMORRIS NJ
Recording DateApr 19, 2018
Property Address280 BAKER AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2500
Document Number0233301133
Book / Page23330 / 1133
Instrument DateApr 4, 2018
Instrument2018021425
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,871.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address280 BAKER AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2500

Mortgage

Document Number2018021427
DateApr 19, 2018
Instrument2018021427
Lender
NameAMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMorris County
MunicipalityWharton Borough
Secondary School DistrictMorris Hills Regional School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWharton Borough School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$442,600 (+9.85%) Land $161,500 Building $281,100$442,600 (+9.85%) Land $161,500 Building $281,100
2025$402,900 (+14.66%) Land $136,500 Building $266,400$402,900 (+14.66%) Land $136,500 Building $266,400
2024$11,141.00 (+14.14%)
2023$351,400 Land $126,500 Building $224,900$351,400 Land $126,500 Building $224,900
2022$9,761.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemDOVER WATER COMMISSION
serves 27,806 people · EPA ID NJ1409001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting94
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 248 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		2,300 / 2,300
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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