Sussex County and Newton Town property record for 161 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,162 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,505 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $177,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,309 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-00024-04-00005 |
| Primary APN | 15-00024-04-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,162 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,162 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,505 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00019410 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 SPARTA AVE |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07860-2616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-3 |
| Legal Block | 24.4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 373800 |
161 Sparta Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Sussex County and Newton Town records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 SPARTA AVE, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST HOPE BANK |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201710069220 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3422 / 715 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 161 SPARTA AVE, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2616 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 SPARTA AVE, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2616 |
| Document Number | 0104211674 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Book Page | 10421/1674 |
| Instrument | 2025021916 |
| Name | FIRST HOPE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBIA, NJ 07832 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 18, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 161 SPARTA AVE, NEWTON, NJ 07860-2616 |
| Document Number | 0034220715 |
| Book / Page | 003422 / 000715 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $177.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Sparta Ave was $9,309, up 2.2% 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 | $368,000 (+5.23%) Land $77,900 Building $290,100 | $368,000 (+5.23%) Land $77,900 Building $290,100 | |
| 2025 | $9,309.00 (+2.24%) | $349,700 Land $68,000 Building $281,700 | $349,700 Land $68,000 Building $281,700 |
| 2024 | $9,105.00 | ||
| 2023 | $177,000 Land $52,400 Building $124,600 | $177,000 Land $52,400 Building $124,600 | |
| 2022 | $7,986.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Sparta Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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 161 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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