Main Street & Downtown
Historic residential buildings, apartments over storefronts and smaller-lot homes create a traditional walkable town-center environment.
Sussex Borough
Real Estate
A small, walkable housing market with older Main Street-area homes, compact residential blocks, multifamily properties and a limited number of newer or larger homes.
Postal-geography caution: Real-estate portals often label a wide 07461 area as “Sussex.” That includes homes in Wantage, Vernon and other municipalities. Confirm “Sussex Boro” or the borough tax block/lot before using a listing as a borough comparable.
0.62 sq. mi.The borough's very small land area keeps inventory limited.
$350,000A verified Sussex Borough example: 7 Maple Avenue sold for $350,000 on March 12, 2026.
Mixed housingSingle-family, two-family, small multifamily and mixed-use buildings all contribute to the local market.
Housing Areas & Considerations
Residential Side Streets
Compact neighborhoods east and west of the commercial core include detached homes and small multifamily properties.
Clove Lake Area
Homes near the lake benefit from proximity to open space but should be evaluated for parcel-specific drainage, flood and environmental considerations.
Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Current zoning and redevelopment planning support a mix of residential and commercial reinvestment in parts of the borough.
Before You Buy
- Verify that the property is inside Sussex Borough, not merely in ZIP code 07461.
- Review current borough tax and assessment records for the exact block and lot.
- Check zoning, permitted uses and permit requirements before renovations or business use.
- For older homes and mixed-use buildings, budget for thorough structural, electrical, plumbing and environmental inspections.
- Review flood and drainage information where relevant, especially near Clove Brook and Clove Lake.
Borough Property Resources
Town Hall
2 Main Street
973-875-4831
Planning & Zoning
The borough requires zoning review for many uses and construction projects before building permits are issued.
Tax Collector
Property tax payments and current borough tax information are handled through Town Hall and online municipal systems.
Construction & Resale
Confirm current building, fire-safety and resale-inspection requirements before closing or starting work.
The sale example is a recent borough-specific transaction, not a market average or appraisal.