Morris County and Chatham Township property record for 596 River Rd, Chatham, NJ 07928
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,340 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.521 acres (22,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,250,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $11,954 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 05-00062-0000-00055 |
| Primary APN | 05-00062-0000-00055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,340 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,712 sqft (0.521 acres) |
| Account Number | 3464 |
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| Street Address | 596 RIVER RD |
| City | CHATHAM |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07928-1260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Block | 62 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CHATHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 44000 |
Source: Morris County and Chatham Township records, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 596 RIVER RD, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202515337 |
| Deed Book / Page | 24907 / 196 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000032168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Property Address | 596 RIVER RD, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1260 |
| Document Number | 0237871888 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 596 RIVER RD CHATHAM NJ 079281260, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1260 |
| Document Number | 0237871888 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 023787/001888 |
| Instrument | 34444 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2035 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 596 RIVER RD, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1260 |
| Document Number | 0233160155 |
| Book / Page | 023316 / 000155 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16287 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | ABSOLUTE SETTLEMENT COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $422.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 596 RIVER RD CHATHAM NJ 079281260, CHATHAM, NJ 07928-1260 |
| Document Number | 233160162 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 023316/000162 |
| Instrument | 16288 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2048 |
Source: Morris County and Chatham Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris County |
| County Subdivision | Chatham Township |
| Unified School District | The Chathams School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $601,000 (-) Land $283,900 Building $317,100 | $601,000 (-) Land $283,900 Building $317,100 | |
| 2025 | $601,000 (-) Land $283,900 Building $317,100 | $601,000 (-) Land $283,900 Building $317,100 | |
| 2024 | $11,954.00 (+2.21%) | ||
| 2023 | $601,000 Land $283,900 Building $317,100 | $601,000 Land $283,900 Building $317,100 | |
| 2022 | $11,695.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 5 (1990–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · 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.
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 | 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 309 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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