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5 Van Auken Rd

Sandyston Township, NJ · Sussex County · Residential · Block 2801, Lot 16

Watchdog Score

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60/100

Typical or mixed tax position

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework. Evidence coverage 85%, high confidence.

  • RRecourse56
  • OOverassessment Position41
  • BBurden76
  • UUniformity27
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectory100

Property tax

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$6,5382024 tax bill
$6,9062025 at new rate
$206,900Assessed value
$6,424Sandyston Township median
$3.3382025 rate

Among 801 homes in Sandyston Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $6,424. This bill is close to the middle.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$499,900 on October 11, 2024This property's last sale
31Similar sales since 2023
$359,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
10 Old Dingmans RdNov 2024$599,0001990
119 Rt 560Oct 2024$370,0001971
6 Heaters LnAug 2024$359,0001974
113 Rt 560Jul 2024$135,5001860
105 Woods RdJun 2024$793,9291955
62 E Shore TrDec 2023$258,0001968

Same property type in the same town, same street first. Prices come from the state tax list, which runs about a year behind, and can include sales between relatives or other non-market transfers.

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  • Appeal deadlinesUsually April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices go out if later.
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  • Buying here?Monthly cost with the real tax bill included.
  • Selling? CO requirementsResale certificate of occupancy and smoke detector certificate rules for Sandyston Township.
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Property record

Block / lot
2801 / 16
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1940
Building
1SF-R
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.90 acres
Land value
$116,800
Improvement value
$90,100
County
Sussex County

Same block

  • 3a Van Auken Rd$11,796 tax
  • 3 Van Auken Rd$8,614 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 5 Van Auken Rd?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $6,538, on an assessed value of $206,900.

How does this tax bill compare with others in Sandyston Township?

Among 801 homes in Sandyston Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $6,424. This bill is close to the middle.

What is the Watchdog Score?

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework, rates a property's tax position from 0 to 100 using six kinds of public evidence. Higher is better. This property scores 60 (Typical or mixed tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Sussex County Board of Taxation. In most towns the deadline is April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices are mailed if that is later.

Does Watchdog show who owns this property?

No. Watchdog does not show owner names or mailing addresses. Everything on this page comes from public tax and parcel records.

Source: New Jersey MOD-IV tax list and NJ Office of GIS parcel data, refreshed monthly (last refresh October 2026). Town tax rates from the NJ Division of Taxation. Watchdog does not show owner names. How we get our numbers

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