Morris County and Wharton Borough property record for 252 W Central Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,286 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.95 acres (85,160 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,970 (2024) |
| APN | 39-00601-0000-00003-02 |
| Primary APN | 39-00601-0000-00003-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,286 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 85,160 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 39006010000000032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 W CENTRAL AVE |
| City | WHARTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07885-1618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-75 |
| Legal Block | 601 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.2 |
| Jurisdiction | MORRIS NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WHARTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 45100 |
252 W Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Morris County and Wharton Borough records, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 W CENTRAL AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-1618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $578,300 (+7.79%) Land $221,100 Building $357,200 | $578,300 (+7.79%) Land $221,100 Building $357,200 | |
| 2025 | $536,500 Land $196,100 Building $340,400 | $536,500 Land $196,100 Building $340,400 | |
| 2024 | $14,970.00 | ||
| 2023 | $476,800 Land $186,100 Building $290,700 | $476,800 Land $186,100 Building $290,700 | |
| 2022 | $13,619.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 252 W Central Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And 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 252 W Central Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 87% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | 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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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