21 Downs Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Property Records

Morris County and Wharton Borough property record for 21 Downs Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,930 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,001 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$12,848 (2024)
APN	`39-02008-0000-00005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`39-02008-0000-00005`
Alternative APN	`390200800005`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,930 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,930 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Effective Year Built	Effective 1928
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	5,001 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	21 DOWNS AVE
City	WHARTON
State	NJ
Zip	07885-2501
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-65
Legal Block	2008
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Township / Civil Division	WHARTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3026
Census Tract	45100

Owner

Source: Morris County and Wharton Borough records · APN 39-02008-0000-00005

Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	21 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2501
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Verified Names on Deed
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Morris County and Wharton Borough records · Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$511,800 (+9.5%) Land $141,500 Building $370,300	$511,800 (+9.5%) Land $141,500 Building $370,300
2025		$467,400 (+31.29%) Land $116,500 Building $350,900	$467,400 (+31.29%) Land $116,500 Building $350,900
2024	$12,848.00 (+30.97%)
2023		$356,000 Land $106,500 Building $249,500	$356,000 Land $106,500 Building $249,500
2022	$9,810.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

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.

Based on FCC filings for 503 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water System	WHARTON WATER DEPT serves 6,342 people
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2025
Lead	9 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.