953 Cedar Dr, Newton, NJ 07860 Property Records

Sussex County and Stillwater Township property record for 953 Cedar Dr, Newton, NJ 07860

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,325 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.592 acres (25,801 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$77,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill	$5,985 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2018 Sale Jul 2017 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-03902-0000-00011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-03902-0000-00011`
Alternative APN	`200390200011`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,325 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,325 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	25,801 sqft (0.592 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 86 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	953 CEDAR DR
City	NEWTON
State	NJ
Zip	07860-4515
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R30
Legal Description	ADDITIONAL LOTS: 26
Legal Subdivision	PAULINSKILL LAKE
Legal Block	3902
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	STILLWATER
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	373900

Owner

953 Cedar Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2018.

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	82 BRIGANTINE BLVD, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2695
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 12, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer COASTAL TITLE, COASTAL TITLE AGENCY INC
Jul 14, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 14, 2017
Deed Document Number	201810187550
Deed Book / Page	3481 / 75
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX NJ
Recording Date	Sep 12, 2018
Property Address	953 CEDAR DR, NEWTON, NJ 07860-4515
Document Number	0034910075
Book / Page	003491 / 000075
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2018
Instrument	187550
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 9, 2018
Title Company	COASTAL TITLE, COASTAL TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$77.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	87 BRIGANTINE BLVD WARETOWN NJ 087582692, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2692

July 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX NJ
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2017
Property Address	953 CEDAR DR, NEWTON, NJ 07860-4515
Document Number	0034350841
Book / Page	003435 / 000841
Instrument Date	Oct 11, 2016
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Lis Pendens

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Association
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 953 Cedar Dr was $5,985, up 1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Sussex County
County Subdivision	Stillwater Township
Secondary School District	Kittatinny Regional School District (07 - 12)
Elementary School District	Stillwater Township School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$158,700 (-) Land $60,200 Building $98,500	$158,700 (-) Land $60,200 Building $98,500
2025	$5,985.00 (+0.96%)	$158,700 Land $60,200 Building $98,500	$158,700 Land $60,200 Building $98,500
2024	$5,928.00
2023		$158,700 Land $60,200 Building $98,500	$158,700 Land $60,200 Building $98,500
2022	$5,717.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 953 Cedar Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
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 953 Cedar Dr 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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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	STILLWATER WATER DISTRICT 1 serves 1,200 people · EPA ID NJ1920001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Mar 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Coliform assessment Dec 2021
Monitoring and Reporting	127 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 163 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

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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