5 Downs Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Property Records

Morris County and Wharton Borough property record for 5 Downs Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,120 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,501 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Tax Bill	$12,108 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Transfer
APN	`39-02008-0000-00002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`39-02008-0000-00002`
Alternative APN	`390200800002`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,120 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,120 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5 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	2
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 39-02008-0000-00002

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	5 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2501
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Sep 29, 2021
Transfer Doc	0242671490
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Nov 12, 2021
Property Address	5 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2501
Document Number	0242671490
Book / Page	24267 / 1490
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2021
Instrument	2021092352
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	5 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2501

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		$479,200 (+9.33%) Land $147,200 Building $332,000	$479,200 (+9.33%) Land $147,200 Building $332,000
2025		$438,300 (+14.89%) Land $122,200 Building $316,100	$438,300 (+14.89%) Land $122,200 Building $316,100
2024	$12,108.00 (+14.67%)
2023		$381,500 Land $112,200 Building $269,300	$381,500 Land $112,200 Building $269,300
2022	$10,559.00

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.