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79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 - Property report

Also known as: 79 Melrose Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.076

General information

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Address
Primary address
79 Melrose Avenue
ZIP code
07106
County
Essex
Block
54
Lot
16
Municipality
709
Parcel ID
54-16

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$8,915
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,632
Year built
1925
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.076
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
72 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
01/16/2026 - R Mortgage XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/16/2026 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X/X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X/X
07/25/2025 - R Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/24/2025 - R Mortgage XXXXXXXXX,XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/24/2025 - R Assignment of Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X/X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/17/2022 - R Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X/X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/17/2022 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X/X
11/17/2022 - R Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

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Tax

Property taxes for 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$8,915
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$344,600
Land value
$148,100
Building value
$196,500

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $344,600 $344,600 2.587 $8,915 +12.65%
2024 $127,700 $127,700 6.197 $7,914 +2.04%
2023 $127,700 $127,700 6.073 $7,755 +1.88%
2022 $127,700 $127,700 5.961 $7,612 -0.30%
2021 $127,700 $127,700 5.979 $7,635 +0.05%
2020 $127,700 $127,700 5.976 $7,631 +2.79%
2019 $127,700 $127,700 5.814 $7,424 +1.98%
2018 $127,700 $127,700 5.701 $7,280 +0.46%
2017 $127,700 $127,700 5.675 $7,247 +2.22%
2016 $127,700 $127,700 5.552 $7,090 +2.38%
Permits

Permit information for 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
University Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 337 0.23
University Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 337 0.23
Madison Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 435 0.43
Madison Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 435 0.43
Zion Learning Center NR Private K 0 0.52
St. Anthonys School NR Private 0 0.52
Berkeley Terrace 3 Public PK, K-5 425 0.53
Berkeley Terrace 3 Public PK, K-5 425 0.53
Burch Charter School Of Excellence 3 Charter K-5 328 0.53
Grove Street Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 367 0.58
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
University Middle School 2 Public 6-8 720 0.22
St. Anthonys School NR Private 0 0.52
St. John the Baptist Ukraini NR Private K-8 0 0.59
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 0.59
Lincoln Elementary School 1 Public PK, K-8 377 0.64
Ivy Hill Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 471 0.67
Little People Preschool Center NR Private 0 0.72
Speedway Academies 3 Public PK, K-8 566 0.74
Fourteenth Avenue Elementary School NR Public PK, K-8 101 0.74
South Seventeenth Street Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 335 0.81
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Anthonys School NR Private 0 0.52
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 0.59
Little People Preschool Center NR Private 0 0.72
Irvington High School 1 Public 9-12 1,684 0.73
Dr Thomas Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.81
Independence High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.84
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 0.96
Newark Early College High School NR Public 6-12 419 1.19
West Side High School 1 Public 9-12 609 1.20
University High School 5 Public 7-12 426 1.33

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Neighbors for 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ

118 University Pl, Irvington 85 Melrose Ave, Irvington 77 Melrose Ave, Newark 71 Melrose Ave, Newark 69 Melrose Ave, Newark 112 University Pl, Irvington 114 University Pl, Irvington 86 Melrose Ave, Irvington 82 Melrose Ave, Irvington 74 Melrose Ave, Irvington 81 Melrose Ave, Irvington 135 Carolina Ave, Irvington 63 Melrose Ave, Newark 139 Carolina Ave, Irvington 65 Melrose Ave, Newark 61 Melrose Ave, Newark 78 Melrose Ave, Irvington 73 Melrose Ave, Newark 141 Carolina Ave, Irvington 80 Melrose Ave, Irvington

Nearby ZIP codes for 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ

07017, Essex County, NJ 07028, Essex County, NJ 07041, Essex County, NJ 07042, Essex County, NJ 07050, Essex County, NJ 07052, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07083, Union County, NJ 07088, Union County, NJ 07102, Essex County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07104, Essex County, NJ 07107, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07111, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106?

The development at 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106?

79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 has a total of 1,632 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106?

79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 is currently assessed at $344,600.

What are the property taxes for 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106?

The property taxes for 79 Melrose Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 total $8,914.

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