159 E Shore Lake Owassa Rd

Newton, NJ 07860

$767,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
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Sq. Ft.
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per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 11/21/24
Sold 11/21/24

Description

20 years young and impeccably maintained oversized Lake Owassa lakefront Cape Cod! Open floorplan with views from every window. Beautiful landscape and incredible view of the lake from the rear covered composite porch which runs the entire rear of the home. First floor features living room with gas fireplace insert, kitchen with huge dining area, full size laundry with washer/dryer included, powder room and primary suite with sitting area, full view of the lake with sliders to rear porch and full...20 years young and impeccably maintained oversized Lake Owassa lakefront Cape Cod! Open floorplan with views from every window. Beautiful landscape and incredible view of the lake from the rear covered composite porch which runs the entire rear of the home. First floor features living room with gas fireplace insert, kitchen with huge dining area, full size laundry with washer/dryer included, powder room and primary suite with sitting area, full view of the lake with sliders to rear porch and full bath with stall shower and walk-in closet round out the main living space. Second floor has loft sitting area and 2 very generous sized bedrooms, as well as full bath with tub/shower. Basement is considered a crawl space but is almost full ceiling height. Other highlights include detached 1 car garage, rocking chair front porch, built-in whole house generator, central air, 9' ceilings on first floor, thermal windows, blinds and level backyard. The home is situated on the deepest part of the lake for boat enthusiasts! Kitchen fridge and basement Fridge/Freezer Stay; contents of house remain. Dock needs a bit of work. This home offers an unmatched lifestyle! Quick closing available.
  1. Listed by KELLY HOLMQUIST • KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN

Property Details for 159 East Shore Lake Owassa Road

Style
Cape Cod
Directions
Rt. 20 to E Shore Lake Owassa to shared driveway on sharp bend
Days On Market
25
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Cape Cod
Section/Subdiv/Development
Lake Owassa
LISTING UPDATED: 11/22/2025 03:03 AM

Property Details for 159 East Shore Lake Owassa Road

StatusSold
MLS #3918352
Days on Market25
Taxes$10,995 / year
HOA Fees$1,080 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2004
Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
CountySussex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN, KELLY HOLMQUIST

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN, PETER HOLMQUIST

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Building Information for 159 East Shore Lake Owassa Road

Stories-Year Built2004Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

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$3,822

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Property Information for 159 East Shore Lake Owassa Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RES AR
  • Middle/Jr High School: FRANKFORD
  • Grade School: FRANKFORD
  • High School: HIGH POINT
  • Active Days on Market: 25
  • County #: Sussex
  • Town Name: Frankford Twp.
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Block Identifier: 217
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: TAN
  • Town #: 2805.0
  • Street # Display: 159.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Sussex
  • Street Name: E Shore Lake Owassa Rd
  • Zip Code: 07860-4821
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $10,995
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 369700.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2805-00217-0000-00003-0002-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Assoc/Maint Fee Includes: Maintenance-Common Area, See Remarks
  • Assoc/Maint Fee Freq: Annually
  • Assoc/Maint Fee: 1080.0
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Common
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Loft Storage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer-Freestanding, Generator-Built-In, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Softener-Own
  • Lot Description: Lake Front, Lake On Lot, Waterfront
  • Lot Identifier: 3.02
  • Approximate Lot Size: 75X157
  • Total Acres: 0.27
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 2004
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 167700.0
  • Assessment Land: 202000.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Gas-Propane
  • Water: Private, Well
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: GasPropO
  • Sewer: Septic, Septic 3 Bedroom Town Verified
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock, Open Porch(es), Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Shades, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Gas Fireplace, Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Pantry, Porch, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Loft
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 6
  • Other Room 3: Loft
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Application Fee: $2,453
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 159 East Shore Lake Owassa Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3918352

$767,000—
Nov 9, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3918352

—
Aug 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3918352

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3918352

$767,000
11/09/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3918352

—
08/12/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3918352

$650,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 East Shore Lake Owassa Road

Taxable ValueLand$202,000Additions$167,700Total$369,700
Tax Record2024$10,995 ($916 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,345 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,345 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,774 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004ZoningARCountySUSSEXAPN05 00217-0000-00003- 02

Schools near 159 East Shore Lake Owassa Road

This home is within Frankford Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Frankford Township Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
High Point Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Cedar Cliff Academy
Private - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Frankford Township Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

High Point Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Cedar Cliff Academy
Private8 to 12

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