159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928 Property Information
159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928 Property Information
- General
- Owner
- Documents
- Tax
- Neighborhood
Address
| Primary address | 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham |
| Zip code | 07928 |
| County | Morris |
| Municipality | Chatham Borough |
| Block | 13 |
| Lot | 20 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham
View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.
| Sale date | 04/27/2023 |
| Sale price | $575,888 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $8,327 |
Lot & Building Information for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham
| Building sqft | 1,452 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.172 |
| Year built | 1953 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.
Other Property Data for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham
Property reports include comprehensive occupancy, improvement and development information (where available).
Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:
- • Improvements for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham , including their type, square footage, grade and when they were built.
- • Development maps such as planimetric, zoning, land use and urban landscape maps (building age and stories).
Sign up
About 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham
159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928 was built in 1953 and has a total of 1,452 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $514,300, the tax amount paid for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928 is $8,748.
When was 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928 was last sold in 04/27/2023 for $575,888.
Ownership Information
View detailed property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account.
Past Sales & Property History for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham
Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.
| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2023 | $575,888 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham
To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.
Sign up
R: Recorded date
D: Document date
Property Taxes for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham
Access detailed property tax data for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $8,327 |
| Market value | $514,300 |
Assessment History for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $514,300 | $514,300 | 1.619 | $8,327 | +4.18% |
| 2023 | $514,300 | $514,300 | 1.554 | $7,992 | -21.79% |
| 2022 | $468,100 | $468,100 | 2.183 | $10,219 | +2.15% |
| 2021 | $468,100 | $468,100 | 2.137 | $10,003 | +0.85% |
| 2020 | $468,100 | $468,100 | 2.119 | $9,919 | +0.71% |
Risk
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Transportation
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
| View daily traffic map |
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue Elementary School | NR | Public | PK, K-3 | 296 | 0.10 |
| Washington Avenue Elementary School | NR | Public | PK, K-3 | 296 | 0.10 |
| St. Patrick School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 269 | 0.21 |
| St. Patrick School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 269 | 0.21 |
| Eclc Of New Jersey | NR | Private | 1-12 | 177 | 0.35 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 269 | 0.21 |
| Eclc Of New Jersey | NR | Private | 1-12 | 177 | 0.35 |
| Chatham Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 877 | 0.76 |
| Oratory Preparatory School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 373 | 1.36 |
| Chatham Day School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 164 | 1.47 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclc Of New Jersey | NR | Private | 1-12 | 177 | 0.35 |
| Chatham High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 1,231 | 0.61 |
| Oratory Preparatory School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 373 | 1.36 |
| Summit Sr High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 1,161 | 1.41 |
| Kent Place School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 621 | 1.69 |
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.
Neighbors for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham
Here are the neighbors for 159 Watchung Avenue, Chatham.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Inwood Rd, Chatham | 1,955 | 04/30/2021 | $1,175,000 |
| 12 Inwood Rd, Chatham | 2,395 | 06/23/2005 | |
| 130 Washington Ave, Chatham | 1,392 | 08/10/2020 | $765,000 |
| 171 Watchung Ave, Chatham | 1,801 | 09/01/2020 | $729,900 |
| 181 Watchung Ave, Chatham | 1,572 | 08/16/2022 | $689,000 |
| 126 Washington Ave, Chatham | 2,060 | 12/04/2018 | $910,000 |
| 28 Inwood Rd, Chatham | 2,981 | 11/09/2012 | $815,000 |
| 169 Watchung Ave, Chatham | 1,835 | 11/18/2025 | $915,000 |
| 183 Watchung Ave, Chatham | 2,162 | 11/08/2013 | $460,000 |
| 128 Washington Ave, Chatham | 1,589 | ||
| 161 Watchung Ave, Chatham | 1,665 | 03/14/2022 | $717,500 |
| 163 Watchung Ave, Chatham | 1,916 | 04/30/2007 | $622,000 |
| 187 Watchung Ave, Chatham | 2,576 | ||
| 16 Inwood Rd, Chatham | 2,836 | 09/19/2012 | $999,999 |
| 18 Inwood Rd, Chatham | 2,698 | 09/05/2018 | $1,135,000 |
| 175 Watchung Ave, Chatham | 2,463 | 09/17/2015 | $699,000 |
| 179 Watchung Ave, Chatham | 1,244 | ||
| 157 Watchung Ave, Chatham | 2,590 | 07/06/2005 | $562,000 |
| 22 Inwood Rd, Chatham | 3,486 | 02/07/2009 | $905,000 |
| 167 Watchung Ave, Chatham | 1,578 | 12/22/1999 | $1 |