78 Watson Dr, Dover, NJ 07801 Property Records

Morris County and Dover Town property record for 78 Watson Dr, Dover, NJ 07801

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,152 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.14 acres (6,081 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$250,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,467 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`09-02207-0000-00015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-02207-0000-00015`
Alternative APNs	`090220700015` `3949`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,152 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,152 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	6,081 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions	95 ft deep x 64 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3949
Street Address	78 WATSON DR
City	DOVER
State	NJ
Zip	07801-4724
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Subdivision	SALEM VILLAGE SEC 2
Legal Block	2207
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Township / Civil Division	DOVER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	44800

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	78 WATSON DR, DOVER, NJ 07801-4724
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 28, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jun 25, 2021	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 6, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202157217
Deed Book / Page	24160 / 1674
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 30, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0241601674
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Property Address	78 WATSON DR, DOVER, NJ 07801-4724
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022
Title Company	INSIGHT TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0243760272
Date	Mar 28, 2022
Book Page	24376/272
Instrument	2022022786

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2037

June 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Jun 25, 2021
Property Address	78 WATSON DR, DOVER, NJ 07801-4724
Document Number	0241601674
Book / Page	24160 / 1674
Instrument Date	Mar 30, 2021
Instrument	2021057217
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022
Title Company	ATLAS TITLE AGENCY, PALAIS TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,325.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4 GRACE ST, 4, DOVER, NJ 07801-2110

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	78 WATSON DR, DOVER, NJ 07801-4724

Mortgage

Document Number	2021057218
Date	Jun 25, 2021
Instrument	2021057218

Lender

Name	ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	358 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$197,600 (-) Land $89,300 Building $108,300	$197,600 (-) Land $89,300 Building $108,300
2025		$197,600 (-) Land $89,300 Building $108,300	$197,600 (-) Land $89,300 Building $108,300
2024	$6,467.00 (+10.72%)
2023		$197,600 Land $89,300 Building $108,300	$197,600 Land $89,300 Building $108,300
2022	$5,841.00

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	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	72 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	25 of 72
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event	Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 9 claims Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 12 claims Severe Storms, Flooding And Mudslides, Aug 2000 · 9 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	None beyond ember reach

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	DOVER WATER COMMISSION serves 27,806 people · EPA ID NJ1409001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	94 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 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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