Sussex County and Newton Town property record for 160 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,232 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,979 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $134,000 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7,576 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Mortgage Apr 2024 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-00024-01-00016 |
| Primary APN | 15-00024-01-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,979 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Account Number | 00017131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 160 SPARTA AVE |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07860-2615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-3 |
| Legal Block | 24.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 373800 |
160 Sparta Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2001.
Source: Sussex County and Newton Town records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 160 SPARTA AVE, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200119225 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2563 / 122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 160 SPARTA AVE, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2615 |
| Document Number | 0000019071 |
| Book / Page | 10485 / 1642 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619071 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 SPARTA AVE, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2615 |
| Document Number | 0000019071, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10485/1642 |
| Instrument | 202619071 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 160 SPARTA AVE, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0103071999 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Book Page | 10307/1999 |
| Instrument | 2024006581 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 160 SPARTA AVE, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0101450767 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 10145/767 |
| Instrument | 20220425010137870 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 160 Sparta Ave was $7,576, up 3.2% 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 | $301,800 (+6.04%) Land $74,700 Building $227,100 | $301,800 (+6.04%) Land $74,700 Building $227,100 | |
| 2025 | $7,576.00 (+3.17%) | $284,600 Land $65,000 Building $219,600 | $284,600 Land $65,000 Building $219,600 |
| 2024 | $7,343.00 | ||
| 2023 | $157,500 Land $49,900 Building $107,600 | $157,500 Land $49,900 Building $107,600 | |
| 2022 | $7,106.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 160 Sparta Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 160 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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