Sussex County and Montague Township property record for 159 River Rd, Montague, NJ 07827
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,632 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 11.4 acres (499,198 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 14-00004-0000-00069 |
| Primary APN | 14-00004-0000-00069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 499,198 sqft (11.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Street Address | 159 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MONTAGUE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07827-3225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTAGUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 371000 |
Source: Sussex County and Montague Township records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 RIVER RD, MONTAGUE, NJ 07827-3225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202618040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10482 / 1267 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 RIVER RD, MONTAGUE, NJ 07827-3225 |
| Document Number | 0000018040 |
| Book / Page | 10482 / 1267 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $31,310.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 RIVER RD, MONTAGUE, NJ 07827-3225 |
| Document Number | 0000018041, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618041 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
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| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 4.5% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Sussex County and Montague Township assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex County |
| County Subdivision | Montague Township |
| Unified School District | Montague Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $254,100 (-) Land $122,900 Building $131,200 | $254,100 (-) Land $122,900 Building $131,200 | |
| 2025 | $8,042.00 (+7.54%) | $254,100 (-) Land $122,900 Building $131,200 | $254,100 (-) Land $122,900 Building $131,200 |
| 2024 | $7,478.00 (+1.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $254,100 Land $122,900 Building $131,200 | $254,100 Land $122,900 Building $131,200 | |
| 2022 | $7,346.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1980–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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