Sussex County and Fredon Township property record for 540 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ 07860
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,036 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 6.28 acres (273,557 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,471 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-01802-0000-00011-01 |
| Primary APN | 07-01802-0000-00011-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,036 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 273,557 sqft |
| Account Number | 11387 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 RIDGE RD |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07860-5230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR6 |
| Legal Block | 1802 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FREDON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 374000 |
Source: Sussex County and Fredon Township records, as of July 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 RIDGE RD, NEWTON, NJ 07860-5230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20013476 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2526 / 57 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002004 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County and Fredon Township assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex County |
| County Subdivision | Fredon Township |
| Elementary School District | Fredon Township School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Kittatinny Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $299,700 (-) Land $109,100 Building $190,600 | $299,700 (-) Land $109,100 Building $190,600 | |
| 2025 | $9,471.00 (+1.39%) | $299,700 (-) Land $109,100 Building $190,600 | $299,700 (-) Land $109,100 Building $190,600 |
| 2024 | $9,341.00 (+6.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $299,700 Land $109,100 Building $190,600 | $299,700 Land $109,100 Building $190,600 | |
| 2022 | $8,766.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 51% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Planet Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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