Sparta Township NJ Area Market Reports Compiled by Gary Rocks Broker Sales Associate ,          SVP Reo Marketing. Covering time frame 06/01/2007-06/29/2007. Please note that the 30th. day falls on a Saturday and Generally speaking Attorney's and Tile offices do not conduct business on weekends. During the above time frame there were 46 Residential properties marketed.  The least expensive home has an asking price of $239,900.00 a five room ranch with two bedrooms and one bath on just over a 1/2 acre of property. The most expensive home marketed asking price is $994,900.00 a Custom Home with ten rooms four bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths on .206 acre. The overall average asking price is $580,060.00. One property was listed as in attorney review. A four bedroom Bi-level with an... 07/03/2007

            Lake Mohawk Sparta New Jersey Area Market Reports                            Covering 06/01/2007-06/29/2007 Information compiled by Gary Rocks, WERNER REALTY of Sussex County. Source of information Local Multiple Listing Service Please note that the 30th. day falls on a Saturday, Attorney and Title Companies generally do not conduct business on Saturdays so, the 30th. day is not reflective in this data.                                                                     According to the Multiple Listing Service 16 Residential properties where listed during the above mentioned time frame. The least expensive listing was for $234,500.00 a five room one bedroom home. The most expensive is listed for $994,900.00. The average days on market are 13 and the average asking price dur... 07/02/2007

                      Sparta Township Ranks # 4  In a recent independent study Sparta Township Ranked # 4 The study looked at homes that were newly listed, sold & under contract during the time of 05/07/2007 through 06/07/2007During this time Sparta Townshiphad two properties that went Under Contract with no Sold or Newly Listed Properties according to the local MLS system.Out of the two properties that went under contract the study shows the following:The lowest asking price was that of a Cape Cod Style Home built in 1947 and had an asking price of $225,000.00The other property had an asking price of $2,200,000.00 a Custom home built in 2003.If you would like to know the value of your home in todays competitive market place give me a call today. I promise to deliver results. 06/07/2007

                               Home Sweet Home!                                             Sparta, NJ                               Rent with the Option to Buy!                                   $1,700.00 per month or                                  $335,000.00 with upto                         *$15,000.00 Seller Allowance* This large home is situated on almost one acre of property and is surround by all of natures beauty!Three Bedrooms with one full bath, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Living room with Vaulted Ceilings and Fireplace. One Car Garage, Full Basement with three rooms, Utility, Storage & Possible Family Room.Living Room: 19 X 15        Country Eat In Kitchen 19 X 12                                                                      Master Bedroom: 19 x 15    Second Bedroom: 11 ... 05/21/2007

Hey everyone here is an update to the Sparta Township 5K Run.                          The event is Saturday April 28th 5K Festival & Business Expo 8:30 AM-12:30PM                          AT 9AM-FUN RUN 9:30AM-5K          8:30 AM -12:30 PM ACTIVITIES,PRIZES, SILENT AUCTION, FOOD, AWARDS & BUSINESS EXPO         FRIDAY APRIL 27TH PACKET PICK-UP & PASTA PARTY 7-9PM AT SPARTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCHPASTA PARTY FREE WITH 5K REGISTRATION. $5 PER NON-REGISTRATION GUEST, PASTA COURTESY OF VILLA CAPRI IIFOR DIRECTIONS AND COURSE MAP GO TO: WWW.MAINSTREETEVENTS.ORG OR CALL 973-726-6218The Newton Memorial Hospital Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, governed by community trustees, is the philanthropic arm of Newton Memorial Hospital, that exists to philanthropically serve the present an... 04/14/2007

Sparta Township annual 5K Run is going to take place on April 28, 2007 Starting in the morning around memorial field up main street and surrounding area. Many runners from all around the state show up to this event. Gary Rocks of Werner Realty of Sussex County will be on hand to offer runners some refreshment to keep them on the move. Joining us at this event is Damon Jenkins of Benchmark Lending, his wife will be one of the runners and we'll be there to cheer her on. Stop by our table and meet us! Have some refreshment. At Werner Realty of Sussex County, we are not just Realtors. We are your neighbors, friends and family. 04/13/2007

On this site in 1881, Thomas Edison developed an enormous complex of mines, crushers, separators, and subsidiary buildings that came to be know as "Edison or, more properly. The works of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Concentrating Company."This company produced briquettes of concentrated iron ore. The plant finally closed never to reopen, on September 30, 1900. In its highest level of activity, the plant employed some 500 men. Thomas Edison himself had lost about two million dollars of his own money on the project, but was quoted as saying:"I can at any time get a job at $75.00 a month as a telegrapher, and that will amply take care of all my personal requirements."As quoted to Mr. Walter Mallory and reprinted from the North Jersey Highlands" September 1980Photographs Courtesy of U.S.... 03/31/2007

Greentree Village at Sparta, New Jersey. Greentree village is a well planned town-home community. The community offers open spaces which make you feel like your not on top of everyone else. The community offers its residents a gated entry, community pool, club house and tennis courts. Most of all the units have fireplaces and garages.As of the writing of this article there are four units available all interior units with two bedrooms and two and one half baths. The average list price is $335,375.00. There are three two bedrooms that have recently sold with an average sold price of $317,333.00. There are three three bedroom units that have sold with an average sold price of $368,500.00. For more information about this area or other areas please feel free to contact Gary J. Rocks, WERNER ... 02/28/2007

Sparta Lake, Sparta New Jersey. This is the get started neighborhood that is rapidly changing. This community is nestled in the mountains off of Sparta Glen Road. Once an all summer community buyers are coming into the neighborhood at reasonable prices and doing major over-hauls to the properties. The community has its own lake with beach area. The area is near Jefferson Township and has easy access to Routes 23, 15, 80 & 287. Park and ride available in Sparta as well as Newfoundland. Average recent sold prices for a two bedroom home is just $221,500.00 For more information regarding this diamond in the rough or similar areas please call Gary J. Rocks, WERNER REALTY of Sussex County. "You'll be Glad You Did!" 02/28/2007

Round Top Town-homes in Sparta New Jersey. Features newer Construction one to three bedroom units starting in and around the $300,000.00 price range. A great place to get started and enjoy the Sparta school system. Unit sizes range between 1267 square feet and 2173 square feet. They are in close proximity to Schools,Shopping, Bowling, Houses of Worship, State Highways 15,80,&287. Trains are available in nearby Dover New Jersey, there are two park and rides in the town with one being about one mile away. Buyers are required to register with agent prior to first viewing. For your appointment contact Gary J. Rocks, WERNER REALTY of Sussex County. 02/28/2007

Welcome to Fox Hollow, Sparta New Jersey. An area of matured homes with some newer construction. Lot sizes average between 3/4 acre and 5.5 acres. Enjoy country living in a secluded area. Fox Hollow construction is mostly custom and has a wide variety of construction style homes. This is a private lake community,as of the writing of this article there are four homes available again ranging in style of construction and lot sizes along with naturally price. The least expensivehome is $475,000.00 with the most being $1,650,000.00. there is only one recent sold home a ranch that sold for $430,000.00. This ranch was an eight room home with three bedrooms,two and a half baths and a two car garage on about .80 acres. For more information regarding this area or surrounding area's please feel fr... 02/28/2007

The Manor at Eagle View Estates in Sparta New Jersey. Features twelve custom built homes with lot sizes ranging between 1-2 acres. Haomes are Colonial Style with two story entry foyers. Gourmet kitchens, sitting rooms off of master bedrooms. Some of the basements are walk out with 9' ceilings. As of the writing of this article there is only one home available. The asking price is $689,800.00 and features ten rooms, four bedrooms,two and one half baths with a three car garage, all this on a one plus acre lot. For additional information in this area and surrounding areas please call Gary J. Rocks, WERNER REALTY of Sussex County. 973-960-9554. 02/28/2007

Sparta Township, Sparta New Jersey Often referred to by locals as Bergen Counties own Alpine located in Sussex County. The area is booming with new  housing constructionyet is space conservative conscious. You'll find loads of open space area's as well as parks and recreational activities for the area. Sparta has summer home communities, retirement village, lake communities and Golf Communities homes range in the low 200,000.00's but not to common to homes up in the million dollar plus range and everything in between.Sparta is easily accessible by routes 15,80,206 & 23. Buses to NYC are nearby as a matter of fact there are two bus park and rides in the community. Trains are nearby in Dover New Jersey just about 10-15 minutes by car and south of the township. If you are thinking of buyin... 02/27/2007

Cardinal Hills Sparta Township, NJ 07871 @ Stanhope Road An area of mostly older homes built in an around 1975 consist of mainly Ranch, Raised Ranch & Bi-Level style homes. Homes are located on approx. 1/2 acre lots and is a nice community to get satarted in. Home priceing is around 429,000.00-440,000.00 As of the writing of this article there are two homes currently available one is a Raised Ranch home with 7 rooms, 3 nice sized bedrooms, two full baths and a two car garage on just under a 1/2 acre of property. The second home is a Bi-level home with 9 rooms 3 bedrooms two and a half baths with a two car garage Built in 1976 and its asking price is just $439,900.00 Both of these homes are very attractive and can be seen by appointment. This community is small yet comfortable in size an... 02/27/2007

Welcome to Buttonwood Estates Sparta Township, New Jersey! This is one of the area's finest communities,manicured lawns and Gorgeous Homes. Tucked away from the regular hustle and bustle of ordinary life you will find this fine community of home with prices ranging from 850,000.00-1,265,000.00+. Currently there is only two homes available. The first is a Colonial style home on 3+ Acres it features 12 rooms 4 bedrooms 3.2 baths and a 3 car garage asking price is $849,900.00 The second is a 14 room Colonial Style home on 2.6+/- Acres it offers 5 Bedrooms 4.2 Baths and a 4 Car Garage and is being offered at $1,200,000.00There is one recent reported sle in the area and it sold 3/2006 an 11 room Custom Home situated on 3.5+ Acres it has 4 bedrooms 3.2 baths and a 3 car garage. the asking pri... 02/23/2007

Antler Ridge Estates Sparta is a very nice community and is Just minutes of off State Highway Route 15. In close proximity to Lake Hopatcong NJ the Biggest Lake in New Jersey. This community of homes is not yet finished with only about 3 lots available? Started in around 1998 with the lastest in 2007. Mostly large lots avarage between 1.07 acres and 7 acres give or take. As of the writing of this article and accdording to the Multiple Listing Service there are two active properties with an average price range of $997,450.00. the first is a custom Home with 12 rooms 5 bedrooms 4.5 baths and a three car garage built in 2007 sits on a beautiful 7 acre lot. It's asking price is just $929,900.00. The second home is a Colonial Style home with 15 rooms 4 bedrooms 4.5 baths 3 car garage built i... 02/23/2007

The alpine section of Sparta New Jersey is a very desirable area of mostly matured homes. The draw to this area is its closeness to the Alpine School District and close proximity to Places of worship, State Highway Routes 15 & 80. The area is very lovely with tree lined streets. The Township of Sparta offers much recreational activities such as concerts under the stars, these are open air concerts usually held in memorial park section of Sparta. Every year there's the fourth of July Parade where all the schools, Local Business, Knights of Columbus #588, Italian American Club and civic clubs along with Police, Fire, & Ambulance all get together and participate in the march. Afterwards there's family get togethers in memorial park with the fireman's tent and good food and brew! As of the ... 02/23/2007

OFFERED AT $359,900                                                               PRESENTED BY:Lots of house and value for the money, this Sparta half-duplex is in absolute move-in condition.  Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity of the Sparta Mountain Nature Reserve and hiking trails that lead to the Mahlon Dickinson Reservation.  The setting is positively beautiful and exceptionally quiet.  What a fabulous neighborhood to call home!This home has been freshly painted throughout.  No decorating challenges here!  The front door is new as is the outdoor lighting fixtures.  A new dropped ceiling has been added to the laundry room, making the room a pleasant space to conduct a tedious chore (no offense to laundry lovers)!  The driveway has been resurfaced and provides plenty of parki... 02/03/2007