14 Downs Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Property Records

Morris County and Wharton Borough property record for 14 Downs Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,075 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.326 acres (14,201 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$320,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$12,990 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage + 3 more
APN	`39-02007-0000-00003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`39-02007-0000-00003`
Alternative APN	`390200700003`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,075 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Split Level
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	14,201 sqft (0.326 acres)
Lot Dimensions	142 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	14 DOWNS AVE
City	WHARTON
State	NJ
Zip	07885-2502
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-65
Legal Subdivision	FORD FARM
Legal Block	2007
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Township / Civil Division	WHARTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3020
Census Tract	45100

Owner

Source: Morris County and Wharton Borough records, as of July 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	14 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2502
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Jul 20, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WEICHERT FIN'L
Jul 27, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer MORTGAGE CONNECT LP
Nov 20, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 11, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201842202
Deed Book / Page	23387 / 1449
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 30, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0000085698
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Property Address	14 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2502
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0237260784
Date	Mar 4, 2020
Book Page	23726/784
Instrument	2020014106

Lender

Name	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT MILL, SC 29707

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Property Address	14 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2502
Document Number	0233871457
Instrument Date	Jul 20, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 14, 2019
Title Company	WEICHERT TITLE AGENCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	14 DOWNS AVE WHARTON NJ 078852502, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2502

Mortgage

Document Number	0233871457
Date	Jul 27, 2018
Book Page	023387/001457
Instrument	42203

Lender

Name	WEICHERT FIN'L
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 26, 2048

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2018
Property Address	14 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2502
Document Number	0233871449
Book / Page	023387 / 001449
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2018
Instrument	42202
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 7, 2018
Title Company	MORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$320.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	14 DOWNS AVE WHARTON NJ 078852502, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2502

November 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Nov 20, 2017
Property Address	14 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2502
Document Number	0232441296
Book / Page	023244 / 001296
Instrument Date	Nov 3, 2017
Instrument	69766
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	60 LIVINGSTON AVE ST PAUL MN 551072292, ST PAUL, MN 55107-2292

October 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Oct 11, 2017
Property Address	14 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2502
Document Number	0232210249
Book / Page	023221 / 000249
Instrument Date	Aug 11, 2017
Instrument	61449
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Aug 27, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Association
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Date	Oct 11, 2017

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Morris County
Municipality	Wharton Borough
Secondary School District	Morris Hills Regional School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Wharton Borough School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$515,300 (+9.29%) Land $154,900 Building $360,400	$515,300 (+9.29%) Land $154,900 Building $360,400
2025		$471,500 (+15.51%) Land $129,900 Building $341,600	$471,500 (+15.51%) Land $129,900 Building $341,600
2024	$12,990.00 (+15.17%)
2023		$408,200 Land $119,900 Building $288,300	$408,200 Land $119,900 Building $288,300
2022	$11,279.00

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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	WHARTON WATER DEPT serves 6,342 people · EPA ID NJ1439001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2025
Lead	9 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	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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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