59 Downs Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Property Records

Morris County and Wharton Borough property record for 59 Downs Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,663 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,001 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$365,000 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill	$12,718 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`39-02014-0000-00007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`39-02014-0000-00007`
Alternative APN	`390201400007`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,663 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1924
Effective Year Built	Effective 1924
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	5,001 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	59 DOWNS AVE
City	WHARTON
State	NJ
Zip	07885-2551
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-65
Legal Subdivision	FORD FARM
Legal Block	2014
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Township / Civil Division	WHARTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3025
Census Tract	45100

Owner

Source: Morris County and Wharton Borough records, as of July 9, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	59 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2551
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201859426
Deed Book / Page	23436 / 822
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MORRIS NJ
Recording Date	Oct 22, 2018
Property Address	59 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2551
Document Number	0234360822
Book / Page	23436 / 0822
Instrument Date	Oct 12, 2018
Instrument	2018059426
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2021
Title Company	AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIAT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,344.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	59 DOWNS AVE, 59, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2551

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	59 DOWNS AVE, WHARTON, NJ 07885-2551

Mortgage

Document Number	2018059427
Date	Oct 22, 2018
Instrument	2018059427

Lender

Name	FULTON BANK OF NEW JERSEY
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Morris County and Wharton Borough assessment roll, as of July 9, 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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$506,800 (+9.55%) Land $141,100 Building $365,700	$506,800 (+9.55%) Land $141,100 Building $365,700
2025		$462,600 (+20.25%) Land $116,100 Building $346,500	$462,600 (+20.25%) Land $116,100 Building $346,500
2024	$12,718.00 (+17%)
2023		$384,700 Land $106,100 Building $278,600	$384,700 Land $106,100 Building $278,600
2022	$10,870.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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	WHARTON WATER DEPT serves 6,342 people · EPA ID NJ1439001
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, 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 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum 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.

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