Sussex County, NJ

Sussex County, NJ assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Sussex County, New Jersey. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Sussex County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Sussex County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesSussex County Board of Taxation - Search Assessment Recordswww.sussex.nj.us/307/Search-Assessment-Records
  • Official portal for property assessment records managed by the County Board of Taxation.
Deeds and recorded documentsSussex County Clerk - Real Estate / Property Recordswww.sussexcountyclerk.org/255/Real-Estate-Property-Records
  • Official portal for searching land records, deeds, and mortgages.
Property taxesSussex County Clerk - Online Search of Tax Recordswww.sussexcountyclerk.org/902/Online-Search-of-Tax-Records
  • Provides access to tax records and assessment information.
GIS and parcel mapsSussex County Parcel and Document Viewergis.sussex.nj.us/parceldocviewer/
  • Interactive map for tax parcels, zoning, and flood zones. Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Zoning and land useSussex County Zoning Data (NJGIN)njogis-newjersey.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/sussex::sussex-county-zoning-1/about
  • Municipal zoning boundaries compiled by the county. Users should verify specific zoning ordinances with individual municipal offices.
County data

Sussex County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$434,749

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$269,700

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$7,474

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.74%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Sussex County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Newton$436,921$252,7001.82%$8,126
Sparta$580,725$304,6001.91%$10,918
Sussex$432,543$267,0001.67%$7,287
Vernon$251,282$208,8501.84%$4,655
Hopatcong$439,449$328,4001.54%$6,847
Hamburg$395,862$313,3001.78%$7,169
Stanhope$462,279$226,9001.82%$8,039
Highland Lakes$397,146$321,6001.75%$6,925
Montague$268,679$112,6001.27%$3,292
Andover$509,374$370,2501.78%$8,905
FAQ

Sussex County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Sussex County?

Use the official Sussex County Clerk - Real Estate / Property Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Sussex County?

Use the official Sussex County Parcel and Document Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Where can I search permits or zoning in Sussex County?

Use Sussex County Zoning Data (NJGIN) for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific planning portals.

Can I build a list of Sussex County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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