Sussex County and Byram Township property record for 488 E Shore Trl, Sparta, NJ 07871
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,024 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $268,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,677 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00307-0000-01918 |
| Primary APN | 04-00307-0000-01918 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Street Address | 488 E SHORE TRL |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07871-1228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE MOHAWK SEC 06 |
| Legal Block | 307 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1918 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BYRAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
488 E Shore Trl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Sussex County and Byram Township records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 E SHORE TRL, SPARTA, NJ 07871-1228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WRIGHT PATMAN CONGRESSIONAL FC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202010262040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3574 / 246 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000073542 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 488 E SHORE TRL, SPARTA, NJ 07871-1228 |
| Document Number | 0035740246 |
| Book / Page | 003574 / 000246 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 262040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $268.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 E SHORE TRL SPARTA NJ 078711228, SPARTA, NJ 07871-1228 |
| Document Number | 98810308 |
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| Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 009881/000308 |
| Instrument | 262050 |
| Name | OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30361 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 7, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 488 E SHORE TRL, SPARTA, NJ 07871-1228 |
| Document Number | 0097420442 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | SINGLESOURCE PROPERTY SOLUTION, SINGLESOURCE PROP SOLUTION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 E SHORE TRL SPARTA NJ 078711228, SPARTA, NJ 07871-1228 |
| Document Number | 0097420442 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 009742/000442 |
| Instrument | 194880 |
| Name | WRIGHT PATMAN CONGRESSIONAL FC |
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| Address | OAKTON, VA 22124 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 2, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 E Shore Trl was $8,677, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County and Byram Township assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex County |
| County Subdivision | Byram Township |
| Elementary School District | Byram Township School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lenape Valley Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $215,900 (-) Land $137,200 Building $78,700 | $215,900 (-) Land $137,200 Building $78,700 | |
| 2025 | $8,677.00 (+4.95%) | $215,900 Land $137,200 Building $78,700 | $215,900 Land $137,200 Building $78,700 |
| 2024 | $8,268.00 | ||
| 2023 | $215,900 Land $137,200 Building $78,700 | $215,900 Land $137,200 Building $78,700 | |
| 2022 | $7,901.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 E Shore Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 488 E Shore Trl 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 166 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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