16 Birch Dr, Newton, NJ 07860 Property Records

Sussex County and Newton Town property record for 16 Birch Dr, Newton, NJ 07860

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,570 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size0.222 acres (9,670 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$280,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$12,881 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Mortgage
Feb 2022 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-00022-08-00017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-00022-08-00017
Alternative APNs
  • 1501201000700001
  • 00017491

Interior

Building Area2,570 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Lot Area9,670 sqft (0.222 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number00017491
Street Address16 BIRCH DR
CityNEWTON
StateNJ
Zip07860-2502
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeT-3
Legal SubdivisionLYNNEMORR MANOR INC SEC 2
Legal Block22.8
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionSUSSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionNEWTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract373800

Owner

Source: Sussex County and Newton Town records, as of July 20, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address16 BIRCH DR, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2502
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 10, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
Feb 9, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
May 25, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
INTERCONTINENTAL CAP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 19, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201810108720
Deed Book / Page3477 / 644
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX NJ
Property Address16 BIRCH DR, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2502
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 BIRCH DR, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2502

Mortgage

Document Number0101550129
DateMay 10, 2022
Book Page10155/129
Instrument20220510010158890
Lender
NameLAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressJACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term355 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX NJ
Property Address16 BIRCH DR, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2502
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 30, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 BIRCH DR, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2502

Mortgage

Document Number0101020940
DateFeb 9, 2022
Book Page10102/940
Instrument20220209010042200
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
AddressJACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX NJ
Recording DateMay 25, 2018
Property Address16 BIRCH DR, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2502
Document Number0034770644
Book / Page003477 / 000644
Instrument DateMay 7, 2018
Instrument108720
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 27, 2018
Title CompanyVISIONET SYSTEMS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$280.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 BIRCH DR #16 NEWTON NJ 078602502, 16, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2502

Mortgage

Document Number96060558
DateMay 25, 2018
Book Page009606/000558
Instrument108730
Lender
NameINTERCONTINENTAL CAP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressJERICHO, NY 11753
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 24, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County and Newton Town assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountySussex County
MunicipalityNewton Town
Unified School DistrictNewton Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$506,600 (+4.69%) Land $124,400 Building $382,200$506,600 (+4.69%) Land $124,400 Building $382,200
2025$12,881.00 (+3.8%)$483,900 (+77.51%) Land $113,300 Building $370,600$483,900 (+77.51%) Land $113,300 Building $370,600
2024$12,410.00 (+0.9%)
2023$272,600 Land $66,100 Building $206,500$272,600 Land $66,100 Building $206,500
2022$12,299.00

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, effective October 2, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemNEWTON WATER & SEWER UTILITY
serves 8,300 people · EPA ID NJ1915001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jul 2018
Total trihalomethanes
resolved · Oct 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 455 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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