Approx. 1.3-acre mostly level vacant lot in desirable Sparta Township. Conveniently located minutes from Sparta High School, downtown Sparta, and Route 15. Buyer responsible for all due diligence, permits, approvals, and investigations regarding intended use. Great opportunity to bring your vision to life in Sparta!
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mohawk Avenue Elementary School
Public 3 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Sparta Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Sparta High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Currently vacant/unimproved
Exterior features
Corner lot
Town street frontage
Blacktop/asphalt road access
Level to uphill topography
Home design
Zoned for single-family residential
Utilities
Water: see remarks
Sewer: see remarks
Sale and tax history for 242 W Mountain Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GSMLS #4040554
Aug 27, 2026
Price Changed
$129,900
Jul 14, 2026
Listed
$169,900
Public Records
Aug 19, 1987
Sold
$15,550
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$249 (+2.2%)
$6,800
2024
$244 (+3.0%)
$6,800
2023
$237 (+2.5%)
$6,800
2022
$231 (+1.6%)
$6,800
2021
$228 (−1.5%)
$6,800
2020
$231 (+2.7%)
$6,800
2019
$225 (+2.2%)
$6,800
2018
$220 (+1.2%)
$6,800
2017
$218
$6,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.32 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
—
Style
Vacant Land
County
Sussex County
APN
1824001 00017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
R-1
Residential Zone
This zone is designated for detached single family residential use. Other uses are also permitted where the criteria below and other applicable sections of this Code are also satisfied.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% 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
Sparta, NJ • 07871-3528
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
26/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
3.1 hrs
0.9 hr
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 242 W Mountain Rd
$112,552
$17K under list price of $130K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $110K to $530K.