Don't miss this well-maintained and updated 2-family home located in the heart of Newton just a short walk to town, shopping, and local amenities. Perfect for owner-occupants or investors, this property offers versatility, modern upgrades, and strong rental potential. The first-floor unit features a beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, high ceilings, laminate flooring, and 2 spacious bedrooms. Upstairs, the second unit boasts 2 bedrooms, a renovated kitchen and bathroom, plus a walk-up finished third floor with a large family room and office/den ideal for added living space or work-from-home flexibility. Shared laundry and separate storage are available in the basement. The detached garage is currently rented separately, offering additional income opportunity. Public utilities and a prime central location make this property a smart and convenient investment. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent the other, or add to your portfolio, this property checks all the boxes.
GSMLS #3965745
Jan 30, 2026
Sold
$475,000
Nov 6, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 24, 2025
Price Changed
$525,000
May 28, 2025
Listed
$550,000
GSMLS #3663466
Aug 2, 2021
Sold
$250,000
Dec 20, 2020
Delisted
—
Sep 29, 2020
Relisted
—
Sep 15, 2020
Delisted
—
Sep 10, 2020
Listed
$249,900
GSMLS #2768703
Jan 3, 2011
Sold
$95,550
Public Records
Aug 9, 2005
Sold
$250,000
Public Records
Feb 5, 2003
Sold
$140,000
Public Records
Mar 1, 1984
Sold
$57,000
Public Records
Jun 1, 1978
Sold
$35,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,801 (+2.0%)
$66,800 + $321,000
$387,800
2024
$9,613 (+23.9%)
$58,700 + $309,500
$368,200
2023
$7,757 (−0.4%)
$50,200 + $302,300
$352,500
2022
$7,788 (+0.4%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2021
$7,753 (+1.6%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2020
$7,634 (+3.2%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2019
$7,398 (+0.5%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2018
$7,358 (+0.6%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2017
$7,315 (+1.6%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2016
$7,197 (+4.9%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2014
$6,862 (−1.8%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2013
$6,984 (+2.3%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2012
$6,826 (+1.8%)
$57,800 + $147,800
$205,600
2011
$6,703 (−4.1%)
$57,800 + $147,800
$205,600
2010
$6,992 (+5.9%)
$57,800 + $147,800
$205,600
2009
$6,600
$73,100 + $185,000
$258,100
Tax history for 252 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,801 (+2.0%)
$66,800 + $321,000
$387,800
2024
$9,613 (+23.9%)
$58,700 + $309,500
$368,200
2023
$7,757 (−0.4%)
$50,200 + $302,300
$352,500
2022
$7,788 (+0.4%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2021
$7,753 (+1.6%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2020
$7,634 (+3.2%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2019
$7,398 (+0.5%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2018
$7,358 (+0.6%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2017
$7,315 (+1.6%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2016
$7,197 (+4.9%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2014
$6,862 (−1.8%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2013
$6,984 (+2.3%)
$46,400 + $126,200
$172,600
2012
$6,826 (+1.8%)
$57,800 + $147,800
$205,600
2011
$6,703 (−4.1%)
$57,800 + $147,800
$205,600
2010
$6,992 (+5.9%)
$57,800 + $147,800
$205,600
2009
$6,600
$73,100 + $185,000
$258,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,879 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,945
Year built
1877
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
1500014 0600010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,945
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,879 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1877
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 1500014 0600010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 973-729-7141
Around this home
Schools
Halsted Street Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Newton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newton, NJ • 07860-2115
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$499,000 – $604,000
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