521 E Shore Trl, Sparta, NJ 07871 Property Records

Sussex County and Byram Township property record for 521 E Shore Trl, Sparta, NJ 07871

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,481 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	0.286 acres (12,458 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$280,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$10,261 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-00304-0000-00003-03`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-00304-0000-00003-03`
Alternative APNs	`04003040000000030003` `0400304000000003C`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,481 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,481 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	12,458 sqft (0.286 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	0400304000000003C
Street Address	521 E SHORE TRL
City	SPARTA
State	NJ
Zip	07871-1208
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-5
Legal Subdivision	LAKE MOHAWK
Legal Block	304
Legal Lot Number	3.3
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	BYRAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	374400

Owner

521 E Shore Trl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	521 E SHORE TRL, SPARTA, NJ 07871-1208
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 5, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 5, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 5, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202010235470
Deed Book / Page	3571 / 528
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX NJ
Recording Date	Nov 5, 2020
Property Address	521 E SHORE TRL, SPARTA, NJ 07871-1208
Document Number	0035710528
Book / Page	3571 / 528
Instrument Date	Sep 9, 2020
Instrument	20201105010235470
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$900.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12 SQUIRE HILL RD, 12, LONG VALLEY, NJ 07853-3223

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	521 E SHORE TRL, SPARTA, NJ 07871-1208

Mortgage

Document Number	20201105010235480
Date	Nov 5, 2020
Instrument	20201105010235480

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 E Shore Trl was $10,261, up 5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$255,300 (-) Land $106,000 Building $149,300	$255,300 (-) Land $106,000 Building $149,300
2025	$10,261.00 (+4.95%)	$255,300 Land $106,000 Building $149,300	$255,300 Land $106,000 Building $149,300
2024	$9,777.00
2023		$255,300 Land $106,000 Building $149,300	$255,300 Land $106,000 Building $149,300
2022	$9,343.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 521 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

Wildfire risk around 521 E Shore Trl 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 93% of the US · lower than 81% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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 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