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Last sold for $42,500 on Dec 31, 2013

540 INDEPENDENCE ST

BELVIDERE, NJ 07823
0
Baths
1,380 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$42,500 · Dec 31, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,271 (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.$189,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$91,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$189,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,900

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.21
64
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
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.31 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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyWARREN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.95
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(1)

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
Oxford Street Elementary SchoolD
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Belvidere High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Third Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.5 mi

District: Belvidere Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07823These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,219
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.269 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,459
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,249
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

540 Independence 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.

  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Belvidere 07823
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Warren County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Warren County

How it measures up in Belvidere 07823

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belvidere 07823.

Living area1,380 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,665 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 540 Independence St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelvidere 07823Warren County
Living areabigger than1,380 ft²30% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac68% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than189016% of homes7% of homes

About 540 Independence St

When did 540 Independence St, Belvidere, NJ last sell?

540 Independence St, Belvidere, NJ last sold on Dec 31, 2013 for $42,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Independence St, Belvidere, NJ?

540 Independence St, Belvidere, NJ has 1,380 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 540 Independence St, Belvidere, NJ built?

540 Independence St, Belvidere, NJ was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 Independence St, Belvidere, NJ?

540 Independence St, Belvidere, NJ is assigned to Oxford Street Elementary School (middle), rated D; Belvidere High School (high), rated C-; Third Street Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Belvidere Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Independence St, Belvidere, NJ compare to other homes in Belvidere 07823?

Among the 2,454 homes in Belvidere 07823, it is bigger than 30% of them (1,380 ft² against a typical 1,665 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1890 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 Independence St, Belvidere, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Independence St, Belvidere, NJ was $6,271. The county assessed it at $189,900.

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