$299,000
PENDING

945 Owassa Rd Newton, NJ 07860

Estimated payment $2,249/month

Total Views 4,163
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horse Facilities
  • Custom Home
  • 7.32 Acre Lot
  • Barn or Stable
  • Lake View
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

Historic 1780 Colonial on 7.32 Acres w/ BARN, BEAMED Ceilings & cues from a time gone by. Step into the past in this 3-bed, 2-bath home, originally built in 1780 and gracefully set on 7.32 SCENIC ACRES. Rare blend of preserved history w/ some modern upgrades. One-of-a-kind property offers timeless character, thoughtful details & space to live, work & play in a peaceful country setting. Inside, you'll be welcomed by ORIGINAL WIDE PLANK WOOD FLOORS, exposed HAND-HEWN beams & an impressive OVERSIZED fireplace that anchors the heart of the home. Living spaces are warm & inviting w/ a freestanding gas fireplace for added ambiance & comfort. Vintage THATCHER RANGE in the dining adds charm & offers a nod to the home's heritage.There is a full bath on each level of the home. Shower stall in 1st floor bath & VINTAGE CLAW FOOT TUB & PEDESTAL SINK in the 2nd floor bath. Layout provides ample room for comfortable living. Every corner tells a story, from the unique period details to the seamless integration of modern systems, including a WHOLEL HOME GENERATOR that ensures uninterrupted comfort year-round.Outside, the property features a TRADITIONAL BARN ideal for storage, workshop space, or livestock. The EXPANSIVE 7.32-acre lot is perfect for gardening, horses, or simply enjoying nature's tranquility. Whether you're looking for a peaceful homestead, a weekend retreat, or a property w/ rich HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE, this home offers it all. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of history!

Listing Agent

Debbie Kistle

KISTLE REALTY, LLC. Brokerage Phone: 973-250-3299 Listed on: 05/30/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,256

Year Built

  • Built in 1780

Lot Details

  • 7.32 Acre Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Stillwater Elementary School
  • Kittatinny Middle School
  • Kittatinny High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Barn or Stable

Utilities

  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Standard Electricity
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Horse Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2820-01401-0000-00030-0006-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,256

Year Built

Built in 1780

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: Custom Home, Colonial
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1780
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Sussex
  • Street Number Display: 945
  • Directions: Please use GPS
  • I D: 5361146
  • Modified: 2025-06-12
  • Number Images: 30
  • Attribution Contact: 973-250-3299
  • MLS Status: Under Contract
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Generator-Built-In, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Beam Ceilings, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Skylight, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Country Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x8
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 25x16
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Laundry Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 11x6
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Porch
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Pantry
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Pantry
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Porch
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Horse Facilities, Open Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Storage Shed
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Circular, Driveway-Exclusive

Utilities

  • Fuel Type: Oil Tank Above Ground - Outside
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Electric, Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: From Furnace

Schools

  • Elementary School: STILLWATER
  • Middle School: KITTATINNY
  • High School: KITTATINNY
  • High School: KITTATINNY
  • Middle Jr High School: KITTATINNY

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 7.32 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 78400
  • Assessed Land Value: 121600
  • Assessment: 200000
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land, Lake/Water View, Open Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 30.06
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 7.32

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 7256
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2820-01401-0000-00030-0006-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.628
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: STILLWATER

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,024 $200,000 $121,600 $78,400
2023 $7,024 $200,000 $121,600 $78,400
2022 $6,808 $200,000 $121,600 $78,400
2021 $6,658 $200,000 $121,600 $78,400
2020 $6,418 $200,000 $121,600 $78,400
2019 $6,160 $200,000 $121,600 $78,400
2018 $6,176 $200,000 $121,600 $78,400
2017 $0 $200,000 $121,600 $78,400
2016 $0 $200,000 $121,600 $78,400
2015 -- $144,400 $66,000 $78,400
2014 -- $144,400 $66,000 $78,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $299,000 +35.9% --
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Sold $220,000 -18.2% --
10/31/2017 10/31/17 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2016 09/27/16 For Sale $269,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $239,000 Allied Title Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $207,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $149,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $175,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3966213

Garden State MLS

APN: 20-01401-0000-00030-06