3 Sparrow Dr, Sparta, NJ 07871 Property Records

Sussex County and Sparta Township property record for 3 Sparrow Dr, Sparta, NJ 07871

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,296 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	0.534 acres (23,274 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$357,500 (Sep 2015)
Tax Bill	$12,269 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18-04004-0000-00006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18-04004-0000-00006`
Alternative APN	`1800087000000055`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,296 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Lot Area	23,274 sqft (0.534 acres)
Lot Dimensions	253 ft deep x 92 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	1800087000000055
Street Address	3 SPARROW DR
City	SPARTA
State	NJ
Zip	07871-1316
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Subdivision	WHIPPOORWILL ESTATES SEC #1
Legal Block	4004
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	SPARTA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	373400

Owner

3 Sparrow Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2015.

Source: Sussex County and Sparta Township records, as of July 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3 SPARROW DR, SPARTA, NJ 07871-1316
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 23, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 23, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 2, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201510176270
Deed Book / Page	3371 / 917
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX NJ
Property Address	3 SPARROW DR, SPARTA, NJ 07871-1316
Document Number	0094790342
Book / Page	009479 / 000342
Instrument Date	Feb 15, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3 SPARROW DR SPARTA NJ 078711316, SPARTA, NJ 07871-1316

Mortgage

Document Number	0094790342
Date	Mar 6, 2017
Book Page	009479/000342
Instrument	48940

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 5, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Sparrow Dr was $12,269, up 2.2% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County and Sparta Township assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Sussex County
County Subdivision	Sparta Township
Unified School District	Sparta Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$334,500 (-) Land $142,200 Building $192,300	$334,500 (-) Land $142,200 Building $192,300
2025	$12,269.00 (+2.2%)	$334,500 Land $142,200 Building $192,300	$334,500 Land $142,200 Building $192,300
2024	$12,005.00
2023		$334,500 Land $142,200 Building $192,300	$334,500 Land $142,200 Building $192,300
2022	$11,379.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3 Sparrow Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2008.

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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (2008–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene
Claims by Event	Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 3 Sparrow Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK serves 17,625 people · EPA ID NJ1918004
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb
Copper	1.36 mg/L (2024) action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control currently in violation since Jul 2023 Lead public education Jan 2021
Monitoring and Reporting	5 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20