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17 Acorn Dr

Vernon Township, NJ · Sussex County · Residential · Block 79, Lot 10

Watchdog Score

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64/100

Typical or mixed tax position

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

  • RRecourse56
  • OOverassessment Position29
  • BBurden66
  • UUniformity87
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectory100

Property tax

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$9,037Latest annual tax
$9,6382025 estimate
$411,000Assessed value
$7,137Vernon Township median
$2.3452025 rate

Among 10,309 homes in Vernon Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $7,137. This bill is higher than about 79% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$475,000 on August 30, 2024This property's last sale
525Similar sales since 2023
$320,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
13 Barry Dr NJun 2024$400,0001978
5 Glen Rd NJan 2024$15,0002024
15 Robin Hood LnDec 2023$389,9001964
14 Laurel DrDec 2023$300,0001970
31 Lakeshore Dr EApr 2024$640,0001966
39 Lakeshore Dr EMar 2024$90,0001970

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 Vernon Township.
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Property record

Block / lot
79 / 10
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1971
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.46 acres
Land value
$193,600
Improvement value
$217,400
County
Sussex County

Same block

  • 3 Acorn Dr$8,714 tax
  • 15 Acorn Dr$6,752 tax
  • 13 Acorn Dr$7,657 tax
  • 9 Acorn Dr$6,776 tax
  • 10 Barry Dr N$600 tax
  • 5 Acorn Dr$9,432 tax
  • 14 Barry Dr N$600 tax
  • 16 Barry Dr N$6,522 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 17 Acorn Dr?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $9,037, on an assessed value of $411,000.

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

Among 10,309 homes in Vernon Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $7,137. This bill is higher than about 79% 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 64 (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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