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556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, NJ 07885 Property Information

556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, NJ 07885 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton
Zip code 07885
County Morris
Municipality Jefferson Township
Block 255
Lot 16
Neighborhood Lake Hopatcong

Sales & Tax Overview for 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton

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Sale date 06/06/2022
Sale price $330,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,721

Lot & Building Information for 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton

Building sqft 1,262
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.445
Year built 1950
Stories 1
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Medium Density Residential (R-30)
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About 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, NJ 07885?

556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, NJ 07885 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,262 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, NJ 07885 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $314,400, the tax amount paid for 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, NJ 07885 is $9,441.

When was 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, NJ 07885 last sold and what was the last sale price?

556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, NJ 07885 was last sold in 06/06/2022 for $330,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/06/2022 $330,000
10/04/2005 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
06/06/2022 - D
06/28/2022 - R
Mortgage 07/01/2052
06/06/2022 - D
06/28/2022 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/04/2005 - D
01/13/2006 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $9,441
Current property tax $9,721
Market value $314,400

Assessment History for 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $314,400 $314,400 3.003 $9,441 +3.44%
2024 $314,400 $314,400 2.903 $9,127 +2.62%
2023 $314,400 $314,400 2.829 $8,894 +21.37%
2022 $266,100 $266,100 2.754 $7,328 +2.00%
2021 $266,100 $266,100 2.7 $7,185 +1.43%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Edith M. Decker Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 138 1.59
Edith M. Decker Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 138 1.59
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School NR Public PK, K-1 190 1.80
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School NR Public PK, K-1 190 1.80
Magical Moments Educare NR Private PK, K-3 0 1.86

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mount Arlington Public Elementary School 6 Public 3-8 199 2.20
A C Mac Kinnon Middle School 4 Public 6-8 265 2.66
St. Mary's School NR Private PK, K-8 0 3.07
Elite Preparatory Academy NR Private K-12 0 3.15
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 3.76

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Dover High School 3 Public 9-12 1,159 2.99
Elite Preparatory Academy NR Private K-12 0 3.15
Hopatcong High School 3 Public 8-12 520 3.79
Mathematics, Science & Engineering School 10 Public 9-12 179 4.51
Morris Hills High School 6 Public 9-12 1,187 4.51

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Neighbors for 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton

Here are the neighbors for 556 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
618 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton
588 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 1,696 08/06/2016 $280,000
610 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 2,358 10/16/2002 $1
54 A Route 15 S, Wharton 1,350
552 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 980 03/27/2019 $125,000
548 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 1,452
536 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 2,391 04/27/2023
54 B Route 15 S, Wharton 1,520 12/03/2008 $1
54 Route 15 S, Wharton 2,420
566 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 2,010 07/17/2015 $339,000
574 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 1,360 04/01/2002 $1
578 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 984 02/14/2005 $345,000
584 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 1,382 12/23/2010 $1
542 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 1,353
538 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 1,140 09/15/2016 $58,500
649 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 4,000 05/19/2022 $130,000
560 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 1,222 03/27/2000
562 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 1,469
570 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 1,584
540 Berkshire Valley Rd, Wharton 1,382 04/29/2016 $1

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