281 E Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Property Records

Morris County and Rockaway Borough property record for 281 E Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,372 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$339,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$9,117 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage
APN34-00023-0000-00006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34-00023-0000-00006
Alternative APN
  • 340002300006

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,372 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1912
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1912
Architectural StyleColonial
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 E MAIN ST
CityROCKAWAY
StateNJ
Zip07866-3613
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeO-B
Legal Block23
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionMORRIS NJ
Township / Civil DivisionROCKAWAY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract44300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address281 E MAIN ST, ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866-3613
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 22, 2020Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Oct 18, 2019Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
AMERICAN FEDERAL MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 18, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202097257
Deed Book / Page23975 / 879
Prior Transfer DateJun 5, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0225441170
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMORRIS NJ
Recording DateDec 22, 2020
Property Address281 E MAIN ST, ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866-3613
Document Number0239750879
Book / Page23975 / 879
Instrument DateOct 8, 2020
Instrument2020097257
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2021
Title CompanySIMPLICITY TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,019.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address281 E MAIN ST, 281, ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866-3613

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address281 E MAIN ST, ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866-3613

Mortgage

Document Number2020097258
DateDec 22, 2020
Instrument2020097258
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

October 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMORRIS NJ
Recording DateOct 18, 2019
Property Address281 E MAIN ST, ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866-3613
Document Number0236380809
Book / Page23638 / 0809
Instrument DateOct 11, 2019
Instrument2019059385
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,286.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3785 20TH AVE SE, 3785, NAPLES, FL 34117-9186

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address281 E MAIN ST, ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866-3613
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number2019059386
DateOct 18, 2019
Instrument2019059386
Lender
NameAMERICAN FEDERAL MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$274,200 (-) Land $151,600 Building $122,600$274,200 (-) Land $151,600 Building $122,600
2025$274,200 (-) Land $151,600 Building $122,600$274,200 (-) Land $151,600 Building $122,600
2024$9,117.00 (+2.98%)
2023$274,200 Land $151,600 Building $122,600$274,200 Land $151,600 Building $122,600
2022$8,853.00

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 Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 10
Most Recent ClaimJun 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 2 claims

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
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 SystemROCKAWAY BORO WATER DEPT
serves 7,066 people · EPA ID NJ1434001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead4 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 258 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
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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