Morris County and Wharton Borough property record for 20 Downs Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,423 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $242,279 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,126 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Second Mortgage |
| APN | 39-02007-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 39-02007-0000-00005 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,423 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,424 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Street Address | 20 DOWNS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHARTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07885-2502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-65 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORD FARM |
| Legal Block | 2007 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WHARTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 45100 |
Source: Morris County and Wharton Borough assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201610921 |
| Deed Book / Page | 22865 / 951 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Property Address | 20 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2502 |
| Document Number | 0243550944 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 24355/944 |
| Instrument | 2022015879 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80249 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
Source: Morris County and Wharton Borough assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris County |
| Municipality | Wharton Borough |
| Secondary School District | Morris Hills Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Wharton Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $404,900 (+10.45%) Land $150,600 Building $254,300 | $404,900 (+10.45%) Land $150,600 Building $254,300 | |
| 2025 | $366,600 (+18.64%) Land $125,600 Building $241,000 | $366,600 (+18.64%) Land $125,600 Building $241,000 | |
| 2024 | $10,126.00 (+15.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $309,000 Land $115,600 Building $193,400 | $309,000 Land $115,600 Building $193,400 | |
| 2022 | $8,745.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WHARTON WATER DEPT serves 6,342 people · EPA ID NJ1439001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
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