Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$275,984$119 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $250,000 on Sep 9, 2026

289 SPRING ST

NEWTON, NJ 07860
0
Baths
2,322 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$276K
$264K low$288K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Sep 9, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,937 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$159,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$74,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$147,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.26
79
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
23
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.69 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySUSSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Halsted Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Newton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Merriam Avenue Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi

District: Newton Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07860These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,386
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.250 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,501
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,329
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

289 Spring St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in Newton 07860
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Newton 07860
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Sussex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Newton 07860
  • Older than 96% of homes in Sussex County

What homes are worth in Newton 07860

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$213K$797K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Newton 07860.

How it measures up in Newton 07860

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton 07860.

Estimated value$275,984
CheaperTypical $423,886Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $258Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,322 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,672 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 289 Spring St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton 07860Sussex County
Estimated valuepricier than$275,9847% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$119almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,322 ft²77% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac9% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than19009% of homes4% of homes

About 289 Spring St

How much is 289 Spring St, Newton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 289 Spring St, Newton, NJ is $275,984 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $264,252 to $287,716. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 289 Spring St, Newton, NJ last sell?

289 Spring St, Newton, NJ last sold on Sep 9, 2026 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 289 Spring St, Newton, NJ?

289 Spring St, Newton, NJ has 2,322 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 289 Spring St, Newton, NJ built?

289 Spring St, Newton, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 289 Spring St, Newton, NJ?

289 Spring St, Newton, NJ is assigned to Halsted Middle School (middle), rated C; Newton High School (high), rated C-; Merriam Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Newton Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 289 Spring St, Newton, NJ compare to other homes in Newton 07860?

Among the 9,174 homes in Newton 07860, it is worth more than 7% of them ($275,984 against a typical $423,886), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($119 against a typical $258), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,322 ft² against a typical 1,672 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1900 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Sussex County, it is worth more than 14% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 289 Spring St, Newton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 289 Spring St, Newton, NJ was $3,937. The county assessed it at $159,900.

More homes on Spring St

Closest homes

More homes in Newton 07860

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 289 Spring St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map