Sussex County and Newton Town property record for 140 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,070 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,312 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-00024-01-00006 |
| Primary APN | 15-00024-01-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,070 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,070 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00016762 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 SPARTA AVE |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07860-2615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINMOR ACRES DOGWOOD DRIVE ARE |
| Legal Block | 24.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 373800 |
140 Sparta Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 1996.
Source: Sussex County and Newton Town records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 SPARTA AVE, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 1, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010341 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Sparta Ave was $6,312, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County and Newton Town assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Newton Town |
| Unified School District | Newton Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $252,900 (+6.66%) Land $69,000 Building $183,900 | $252,900 (+6.66%) Land $69,000 Building $183,900 | |
| 2025 | $6,312.00 (+3.85%) | $237,100 Land $59,800 Building $177,300 | $237,100 Land $59,800 Building $177,300 |
| 2024 | $6,078.00 | ||
| 2023 | $131,400 Land $45,600 Building $85,800 | $131,400 Land $45,600 Building $85,800 | |
| 2022 | $5,928.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Sparta Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 risk around 140 Sparta Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | NEWTON WATER & SEWER UTILITY serves 8,300 people · EPA ID NJ1915001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2018 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Planet Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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