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16 Smith St, Newton, NJ 07860 Property Records

Sussex County and Newton Town property record for 16 Smith St, Newton, NJ 07860 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Square Footage1,276 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,273 sqft (0.144 acres)
GarageAttached
Last Sale$2,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$9,714.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Sussex County and Newton Town records · APN 15-00024-02-00009

Assessment roll updated July 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address12 SMITH ST, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2613
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 17, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Oct 03, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone First Mortgage
JAMES A BENSLEY
Oct 29, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
CONSTRUCTION LOAN SERVICES LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 17, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 17, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202613539
Deed Book / Page10468 / 1374
Prior Transfer DateJul 15, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc0000013539
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX NJ
Recording DateJul 17, 2026
Property Address16 SMITH ST, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2621
Document Number0000013539
Book / Page10468 / 1374
Instrument DateJul 15, 2026
Instrument202613539
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$202.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 SMITH ST, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2613

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX NJ
Property Address16 SMITH ST, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2621
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 SMITH ST, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2613

Mortgage

Document Number0102721544
DateOct 03, 2023
Book Page10272/1544
Instrument2023017440
Lender
NameJAMES A BENSLEY
TypePrivate Party
Address123 MAIN ST, SPARTA, NJ 07871
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX NJ
Recording DateOct 29, 2025
Property Address16 SMITH ST, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2621
Document Number0104150478
Book / Page10415 / 478
Instrument DateOct 28, 2025
Instrument2025019867
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2025
Title CompanyREAL TIME TITLE AGENCY, REAL SAFE TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address12 SMITH ST, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2613

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 SMITH ST, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2613

Mortgage

Document Number2025019868
DateOct 29, 2025
Instrument2025019868
Lender
NameCONSTRUCTION LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County and Newton Town records · Assessment roll updated July 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$523,100 (+43.35%) Land $79,400 Building $443,700$523,100 (+43.35%) Land $79,400 Building $443,700
2025$9,714.00 (+2.63%)$364,900 (+87.13%) Land $68,600 Building $296,300$364,900 (+87.13%) Land $68,600 Building $296,300
2024$9,465.00 (+7.58%)
2023$195,000 Land $52,200 Building $142,800$195,000 Land $52,200 Building $142,800
2022$8,798.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (34037C), updated October 2, 2014 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 35% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 7,692 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-00024-02-00009
Alternative APNs
  • 1501309000000012
  • 00022396

Interior

Building Area1,276 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,276 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Lot Area6,273 sqft (0.144 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Location & Zoning

Account Number00022396
Street Address16 SMITH ST
CityNEWTON
StateNJ
Zip07860-2621
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block24.2
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionSUSSEX NJ
Minor Civil DivisionNEWTON
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1002
Census Tract373800

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