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55 Shawnee Trl

Sparta Township, NJ · Sussex County · Residential · Block 4022, Lot 1

Watchdog Score

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63/100

Typical or mixed tax position

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework. Evidence coverage 55%, low confidence.

  • RRecourse56
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden61
  • UUniformity71
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$12,2602024 tax bill
$12,5302025 at new rate
$341,600Assessed value
$11,460Sparta Township median
$3.6682025 rate

Among 7,081 homes in Sparta Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $11,460. This bill is higher than about 55% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$280,000 on November 16, 2020This property's last sale
367Similar sales since 2023
$530,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
22 Shawnee TrlSame streetFeb 2024$350,0001938
42 Hickory TrlSep 2024$635,0001970
56 Hickory TrlJul 2024$850,0001947
3 Alpine TerMar 2024$530,0001968
52 Hickory TrlMar 2024$842,5002000
22 Hickory TrlMay 2024$539,0001960

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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  • Could an appeal lower this bill?The appeal estimator opens with this property's assessment and the town tax rate filled in.
  • 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 Sparta Township.
  • Sparta Township property taxesTypical bill, tax rate and appeal deadline for the town.
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Property record

Block / lot
4022 / 1
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1941
Building
CAPE RANCH
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.62 acres
Land value
$139,600
Improvement value
$202,000
County
Sussex County

Same block

  • 29 Shawnee Trl$9,343 tax
  • 27 Shawnee Trl$7,950 tax
  • 23 Shawnee Trl$11,122 tax
  • 21 Shawnee Trl$9,859 tax
  • 17 Shawnee Trl$9,224 tax
  • 15 Shawnee Trl$7,186 tax
  • 11 Shawnee Trl$10,003 tax
  • 9 Shawnee Trl$8,463 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 55 Shawnee Trl?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $12,260, on an assessed value of $341,600.

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

Among 7,081 homes in Sparta Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $11,460. This bill is higher than about 55% of them.

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 63 (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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