Sussex County and Stillwater Township property record for 971 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ 07860
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,352 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,352 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $329,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,718 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-04001-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 20-04001-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 48,352 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Street Address | 971 RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07860-4536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R30 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 2 & 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAULINSKI LAKE ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 4001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | STILLWATER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 373900 |
Source: Sussex County and Stillwater Township records, as of July 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 971 RIDGE RD, NEWTON, NJ 07860-4536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201310019660 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3305 / 703 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021635 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 971 RIDGE RD, NEWTON, NJ 07860-4536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | ISLAND TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0098640890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 9864/890 |
| Instrument | 20201026010224510 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
Source: Sussex County and Stillwater Township assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $257,700 (-) Land $68,500 Building $189,200 | $257,700 (-) Land $68,500 Building $189,200 | |
| 2025 | $9,718.00 (+2.08%) | $257,700 (-) Land $68,500 Building $189,200 | $257,700 (-) Land $68,500 Building $189,200 |
| 2024 | $9,520.00 (+4.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $257,700 Land $68,500 Building $189,200 | $257,700 Land $68,500 Building $189,200 | |
| 2022 | $9,087.00 |
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 · 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.
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 | 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 |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 91 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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