Sussex County and Hopatcong Borough property record for 96 Frances Ave, Stanhope, NJ 07874
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,668 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $229,300 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,277 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-10408-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 12-10408-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,668 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00056500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 FRANCES AVE |
| City | STANHOPE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07874-2411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE HOPATCONG HEIGHTS MAP #3 |
| Legal Block | 10408 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HOPATCONG |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 374800 |
96 Frances Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Sussex County and Hopatcong Borough records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 FRANCES AVE, STANHOPE, NJ 07874-2411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202010147660 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3562 / 488 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00303800076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 96 FRANCES AVE, STANHOPE, NJ 07874-2411 |
| Document Number | 0035620488 |
| Book / Page | 003562 / 000488 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 147660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY ABSTRACT COMPANY, LIBERTY ABSTRACT CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $229.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 FRANCES AVE STANHOPE NJ 078742411, STANHOPE, NJ 07874-2411 |
| Document Number | 98330001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 009833/000001 |
| Instrument | 147670 |
| Name | OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHIPPANY, NJ 07981 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Frances Ave was $7,277, up 6.2% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County and Hopatcong Borough assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Hopatcong Borough |
| Unified School District | Hopatcong Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $328,700 (-) Land $102,500 Building $226,200 | $328,700 (-) Land $102,500 Building $226,200 | |
| 2025 | $7,277.00 (+6.19%) | $328,700 Land $102,500 Building $226,200 | $328,700 Land $102,500 Building $226,200 |
| 2024 | $6,853.00 | ||
| 2023 | $181,500 Land $65,000 Building $116,500 | $181,500 Land $65,000 Building $116,500 | |
| 2022 | $6,225.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Frances Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 96 Frances Ave 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HOPATCONG WATER DEPT serves 7,224 people · EPA ID NJ1912001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Planet Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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