Morris County and Mendham Borough property record for 5 Melrose Ln, Mendham, NJ 07945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,948 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 2.71 acres (118,048 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $30,042 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage |
| APN | 18-00201-0000-00062-02 |
| Primary APN | 18-00201-0000-00062-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 5,948 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1997 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Lot Area | 118,048 sqft |
| Street Address | 5 MELROSE LN |
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| City | MENDHAM |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07945-1300 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 AC |
| Legal Block | 201 |
| Legal Lot Number | 62.2 |
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MENDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 46400 |
5 Melrose Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2002.
Source: Morris County and Mendham Borough records, as of October 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MELROSE LN, MENDHAM, NJ 07945-1300 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5631 / 89 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 5, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000076060 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 MELROSE LN, MENDHAM, NJ 07945-1300 |
| Document Number | 0000043734 |
| Book / Page | 25181 / 480 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202643734 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSU |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 MELROSE LN, MENDHAM, NJ 07945-1300 |
| Document Number | 0000043734, |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 25181/480 |
| Instrument | 202643734 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Morris County and Mendham Borough assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,221,200 (-) Land $441,800 Building $779,400 | $1,221,200 (-) Land $441,800 Building $779,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,221,200 Land $441,800 Building $779,400 | $1,221,200 Land $441,800 Building $779,400 | |
| 2024 | $30,042.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,221,200 Land $441,800 Building $779,400 | $1,221,200 Land $441,800 Building $779,400 | |
| 2022 | $29,113.00 |
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 Melrose Ln; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
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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 Melrose Ln is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | 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 |
| 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 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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