5 Lake Dr, Mendham, NJ 07945 Property Records

Morris County and Mendham Borough property record for 5 Lake Dr, Mendham, NJ 07945

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,036 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	0.37 acres (16,117 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$445,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$8,327 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale
APN	`18-00302-0000-00007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18-00302-0000-00007`
Alternative APNs	`1800004E00007` `180030200007`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,036 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,036 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	16,117 sqft (0.37 acres)
Lot Dimensions	210 ft deep x 76 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	1800004E00007
Street Address	5 LAKE DR
City	MENDHAM
State	NJ
Zip	07945-1309
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	1/4A
Legal Block	302
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Township / Civil Division	MENDHAM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	46400

Owner

Source: Morris County and Mendham 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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5 LAKE DR, MENDHAM, NJ 07945-1309
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 25, 2021	Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 28, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202130458
Deed Book / Page	24079 / 1290
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 2, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0219211459
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Mar 25, 2021
Property Address	5 LAKE DR, MENDHAM, NJ 07945-1309
Document Number	0240791290
Book / Page	24079 / 1290
Instrument Date	Mar 17, 2021
Instrument	2021030458
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2021
Title Company	LIBERTY ABSTRACT INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,647.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	38 LAKE SHORE DR S, 38, RANDOLPH, NJ 07869-4544

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5 LAKE DR, MENDHAM, NJ 07945-1309

Mortgage

Document Number	2021030459
Date	Mar 25, 2021
Instrument	2021030459

Lender

Name	ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2017
Property Address	5 LAKE DR, MENDHAM, NJ 07945-1309
Document Number	0231151493
Book / Page	023115 / 001493
Instrument Date	Apr 19, 2017
Instrument	24802
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2017
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$390.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	5 LAKE DR MENDHAM NJ 079451309, MENDHAM, NJ 07945-1309

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Morris County
Municipality	Mendham Borough
Elementary School District	Mendham Borough School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	West Morris Regional School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$338,500 (-) Land $247,000 Building $91,500	$338,500 (-) Land $247,000 Building $91,500
2025		$338,500 (-) Land $247,000 Building $91,500	$338,500 (-) Land $247,000 Building $91,500
2024	$8,327.00 (+3.2%)
2023		$338,500 Land $247,000 Building $91,500	$338,500 Land $247,000 Building $91,500
2022	$8,069.00

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 Zone	Not on file
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (1999–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Dec 2020 · other causes
Claims by Event	Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 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 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	NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2022
Lead	3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

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