Morris County and Hanover Township property record for 5 Independence Dr, Whippany, NJ 07981
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,900 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,301 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $584,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $10,835 (2024) |
| APN | 12-05701-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 12-05701-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,301 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Street Address | 5 INDEPENDENCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WHIPPANY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07981-2210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-25 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD ACRES SEC 02 |
| Legal Block | 5701 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 42100 |
5 Independence Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2010.
Source: Morris County and Hanover Township records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 INDEPENDENCE DR, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981-2210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201055439 |
| Deed Book / Page | 21604 / 1622 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Morris County and Hanover Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Secondary School District | Hanover Park Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Hanover Township School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $514,000 (-) Land $239,400 Building $274,600 | $514,000 (-) Land $239,400 Building $274,600 | |
| 2025 | $514,000 Land $239,400 Building $274,600 | $514,000 Land $239,400 Building $274,600 | |
| 2024 | $10,835.00 | ||
| 2023 | $514,000 Land $239,400 Building $274,600 | $514,000 Land $239,400 Building $274,600 | |
| 2022 | $10,351.00 |
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 5 Independence Dr; there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1996–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5 Independence Dr 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 245 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 |
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