81 Summit Ave, Butler, NJ 07405 Property Records

Morris County and Butler Borough property record for 81 Summit Ave, Butler, NJ 07405

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,243 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.178 acres (7,749 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$625,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$9,979 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`03-00061-01-00003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-00061-01-00003`
Alternative APNs	`0300061000100003` `0300061A00003`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,243 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	7,749 sqft (0.178 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	0300061A00003
Street Address	81 SUMMIT AVE
City	BUTLER
State	NJ
Zip	07405-1617
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Subdivision	NORTHWOOD ESTATES
Legal Block	61.1
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Township / Civil Division	BUTLER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1017
Census Tract	40600

Owner

81 Summit Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2026.

Source: Morris County and Butler Borough records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	81 SUMMIT AVE, BUTLER, NJ 07405-1617
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 23, 2026	Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE
Mar 30, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage NJ LENDERS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 23, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 23, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 13, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202642934
Deed Book / Page	25178 / 1127
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 2, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	0000034100
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Sep 23, 2026
Property Address	81 SUMMIT AVE, BUTLER, NJ 07405-1617
Document Number	0000042934
Book / Page	25178 / 1127
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2026
Instrument	202642934
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 6, 2026
Title Company	MAIN STREET TITLE AND SETTLEMENT, MAIN STREET TITLE & SETTLEMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$63,125.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	81 SUMMIT AVE, BUTLER, NJ 07405-1617

Mortgage

Document Number	0000042935,
Date	Sep 23, 2026
Instrument	202642935

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Property Address	81 SUMMIT AVE, BUTLER, NJ 07405-1617
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 13, 2021
Title Company	INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0240840542
Date	Mar 30, 2021
Book Page	24084/542
Instrument	2021031892

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

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

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Property Address	81 SUMMIT AVE, BUTLER, NJ 07405-1617
Document Number	0238010691
Instrument Date	Jun 17, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2020
Title Company	FOUNDATION TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	81 SUMMIT AVE BUTLER NJ 074051617, BUTLER, NJ 07405-1617

Mortgage

Document Number	0238010691
Date	Jun 23, 2020
Book Page	023801/000691
Instrument	39056

Lender

Name	NJ LENDERS
Address	LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 22, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Summit Ave was $9,979, up 12.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$413,900 (+4.15%) Land $260,000 Building $153,900	$413,900 (+4.15%) Land $260,000 Building $153,900
2025	$9,979.00 (+12.41%)	$397,400 Land $250,000 Building $147,400	$397,400 Land $250,000 Building $147,400
2024	$8,877.00
2023		$328,200 Land $195,000 Building $133,200	$328,200 Land $195,000 Building $133,200
2022	$8,217.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 81 Summit Ave; there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1984.

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	11 (1984–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	5 of 11
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 4 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

Wildfire risk around 81 Summit Ave 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	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	BUTLER WATER DEPT serves 7,630 people · EPA ID NJ1403001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Turbidity resolved · Jun 2024
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jul 2021
Monitoring and Reporting	5 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 383 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Planet Networks Fiber	10,000 / 10,000
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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