40 James St, Morristown, NJ 07960 Property Records

Morris County and Morristown Town property record for 40 James St, Morristown, NJ 07960

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,260 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size	0.152 acres (6,599 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$516,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill	$8,300 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`24-06302-0000-00012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`24-06302-0000-00012`
Alternative APNs	`2400140B00006` `240630200012`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,260 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1939
Effective Year Built	Effective 1939
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	6,599 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 55 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	2400140B00006
Street Address	40 JAMES ST
City	SOUTH AMBOY
State	NJ
Zip	08879-1035
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Subdivision	SOUTH VIEW GLEN SEC #1
Legal Block	6302
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Township / Civil Division	MORRISTOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	43700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Morristown District listed 1973 · 50 contributing resources · NRIS 73001126

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

40 James St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.

Source: Morris County and Morristown Town records, as of July 9, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	59 MORRIS AVE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960-4211
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 13, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 13, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 8, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201964801
Deed Book / Page	23654 / 1075
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Nov 13, 2019
Property Address	40 JAMES ST, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960-5943
Document Number	0236541075
Book / Page	023654 / 001075
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2019
Instrument	64801
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2019
Title Company	ABSOLUTE SETTLEMENT COMPANY, ABSOLUTE SETTLEMENT CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$516.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	40 JAMES ST MORRISTOWN NJ 079605943, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960-5943

Mortgage

Document Number	236541080
Date	Nov 13, 2019
Book Page	023654/001080
Instrument	64802

Lender

Name	ATLANTIC HM LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 12, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Morris County and Morristown Town assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Morris County
Municipality	Morristown Town
Unified School District	Morris Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$527,000 (-) Land $328,700 Building $198,300	$527,000 (-) Land $328,700 Building $198,300
2025		$527,000 Land $328,700 Building $198,300	$527,000 Land $328,700 Building $198,300
2024	$8,300.00
2023		$310,900 Land $193,700 Building $117,200	$310,900 Land $193,700 Building $117,200
2022	$8,978.00

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 40 James St; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.

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

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 40 James St 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	SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA serves 62,349 people · EPA ID NJ1424001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023
Lead	1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2018
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 323 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	2,300 / 2,300
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.

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