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405 Shepperd Lane

Vernon Township, NJ · Sussex County · Residential · Block 497, Lot 28

Watchdog Score

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72/100

Favorable tax position

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

  • RRecourse56
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden71
  • UUniformity87
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$6,757Latest annual tax
$7,6522025 estimate
$326,300Assessed 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 lower than about 57% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$345,000 on April 2, 2024This property's last sale
525Similar sales since 2023
$320,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
302 E Lakeshore Dr ExtAug 2024$430,0001987
412 Glen Ridge RdNov 2023$385,0001969
2084 Lakeside Dr WOct 2024$1,457,5002008
2110 Lakeside Dr WAug 2024$590,0001943
2161 Lakeside Dr WJun 2024$440,0001941
213 Canadawa LaneApr 2024$302,0001940

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
497 / 28
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1948
Building
1S FW R
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.24 acres
Land value
$202,500
Improvement value
$123,800
County
Sussex County

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  • 429 Shepperd Lane$7,711 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 405 Shepperd Lane?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $6,757, on an assessed value of $326,300.

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 lower than about 57% 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 72 (Favorable 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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