Morris County and Chatham Borough property record for 281 Fairmount Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,320 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,338 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,848 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 04-00098-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 04-00098-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,338 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 30630008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 FAIRMOUNT AVE |
| City | CHATHAM |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07928-1714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AFD2 |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CHATHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 42800 |
281 Fairmount Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Morris County and Chatham Borough records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 FAIRMOUNT AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202170065 |
| Deed Book / Page | 24199 / 1091 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000091465 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 FAIRMOUNT AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1714 |
| Document Number | 0241991091 |
| Book / Page | 24199 / 1091 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021070065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | MAX TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,041.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32 TARPON DR, 32, SEA GIRT, NJ 08750-2214 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 FAIRMOUNT AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1714 |
| Document Number | 2021070066 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021070066 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
Source: Morris County and Chatham Borough assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris County |
| Municipality | Chatham Borough |
| Unified School District | The Chathams School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $608,300 (-) Land $329,300 Building $279,000 | $608,300 (-) Land $329,300 Building $279,000 | |
| 2025 | $608,300 Land $329,300 Building $279,000 | $608,300 Land $329,300 Building $279,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,848.00 | ||
| 2023 | $608,300 Land $329,300 Building $279,000 | $608,300 Land $329,300 Building $279,000 | |
| 2022 | $10,781.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 281 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 risk around 281 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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