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985 Rt 517

Vernon Township, NJ · Sussex County · Residential · Block 14, Lot 1

Watchdog Score

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71/100

Favorable tax position

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

  • RRecourse56
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden68
  • UUniformity87
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$12,664Latest annual tax
$13,8382025 estimate
$590,100Assessed 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 94% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$465,000 on November 24, 2021This property's last sale
526Similar sales since 2023
$320,500Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
969 Rt 517Same streetJun 2024$355,0001967
868 Rt 517Same streetAug 2024$315,0001970
828 Rt 517Same streetMar 2024$330,0001964
812 Rt 517Same streetMar 2024$130,0001900
628 Rt 517Same streetMay 2024$350,0001959
453 Rt 517Same streetFeb 2024$385,0001973

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.
  • Vernon Township property taxesTypical bill, tax rate and appeal deadline for the town.
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Property record

Block / lot
14 / 1
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1987
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
2.85 acres
Land value
$205,000
Improvement value
$385,100
County
Sussex County

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 985 Rt 517?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $12,664, on an assessed value of $590,100.

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 94% 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 71 (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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