Sussex County and Vernon Township property record for 21 Birch Dr E, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,458 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $197,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $7,999 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00445-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 22-00445-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200159060003802 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 BIRCH DR E |
| City | HIGHLAND LAKES |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07422-1326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PLC |
| Legal Block | 445 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 371502 |
21 Birch Dr E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2002.
Source: Sussex County and Vernon Township records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 BIRCH DR E, HIGHLAND LAKES, NJ 07422-1326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200224224 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2653 / 285 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003732 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 21 BIRCH DR E, HIGHLAND LAKES, NJ 07422-1326 |
| Document Number | 0096610211 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 21 BIRCH DR E HIGHLAND LAKES NJ 074221326, HIGHLAND LAKES, NJ 07422-1326 |
| Document Number | 0096610211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 009661/000211 |
| Instrument | 250460 |
| Name | VISIONS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ENDICOTT, NY 13760 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 9, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Birch Dr E was $7,999, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County and Vernon Township assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex County |
| County Subdivision | Vernon Township |
| Unified School District | Vernon Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $341,100 (-) Land $172,300 Building $168,800 | $341,100 (-) Land $172,300 Building $168,800 | |
| 2025 | $7,999.00 (+5.4%) | $341,100 Land $172,300 Building $168,800 | $341,100 Land $172,300 Building $168,800 |
| 2024 | $7,589.00 | ||
| 2023 | $303,000 Land $152,300 Building $150,700 | $303,000 Land $152,300 Building $150,700 | |
| 2022 | $7,774.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Birch Dr E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 21 Birch Dr E is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Planet Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Alteva of Warwick Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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