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256-262 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 Property Information

256-262 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 256-262 University Avenue, Newark
Zip code 07102
County Essex
Municipality Newark City
Block 69.01
Lot 24
Neighborhood Downtown Newark

Sales & Tax Overview for 256-262 University Avenue, Newark

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Sale date 12/06/2005
Sale price $2,900,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $0

Lot & Building Information for 256-262 University Avenue, Newark

Building sqft 683
Building class Apartment-Other (029)
Acreage 0.191
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About 256-262 University Avenue, Newark

How many square feet does 256-262 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 have?

This Apartment-Other (029) located at 256-262 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 has a total of 683 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 256-262 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $301,200, the tax amount paid for 256-262 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 is $12,044.

When was 256-262 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 last sold and what was the last sale price?

256-262 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 was last sold in 12/06/2005 for $2,900,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 256-262 University Avenue, Newark

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/06/2005 $2,900,000
12/10/2002 $19,775,800
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 256-262 University Avenue, Newark

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
06/26/2006 - R
12/06/2005 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
12/10/2002 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 256-262 University Avenue, Newark

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $12,045
Current property tax $0
Market value $301,200

Assessment History for 256-262 University Avenue, Newark

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256-262 University Avenue, Newark, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $301,200 $301,200 3.999 $12,045 +5.15%
2024 $301,200 $301,200 3.803 $11,455 +2.01%
2023 $301,200 $301,200 3.728 $11,229 -0.21%
2022 $301,200 $301,200 3.736 $11,253 +0.05%
2021 $301,200 $301,200 3.734 $11,247 -1.74%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Team Academy Charter School 5 Charter K-12 6,096 0.32
St. Benedict's Preparatory School NR Private K-12 749 0.33
Discovery Charter School 6 Charter 4-8 105 0.34
North Star Academy Charter School of Newark 6 Charter K-12 6,352 0.36
Newark Educators Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-4 169 0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alif Muhammad's Nia School NR Private 8-12 116 0.17
Team Academy Charter School 5 Charter K-12 6,096 0.32
St. Benedict's Preparatory School NR Private K-12 749 0.33
Discovery Charter School 6 Charter 4-8 105 0.34
North Star Academy Charter School of Newark 6 Charter K-12 6,352 0.36

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alif Muhammad's Nia School NR Private 8-12 116 0.17
Team Academy Charter School 5 Charter K-12 6,096 0.32
St. Benedict's Preparatory School NR Private K-12 749 0.33
North Star Academy Charter School of Newark 6 Charter K-12 6,352 0.36
Essex County Newark Tech 5 Public 9-12 519 0.36

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Neighbors for 256-262 University Avenue, Newark

Here are the neighbors for 256-262 University Avenue, Newark.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
201-203 Washington St, Newark 6,146 11/09/2023
199 Washington St, Newark 01/08/2019 $1,000,000
85-87 Academy St, Newark 02/27/1998
205-219 Washington St, Newark 683
266-270 University Ave, Newark 02/27/1998
89-91 Academy St, Newark 01/20/2021
76 Bank St, Newark 08/05/2003 $69,750
223 Washington St, Newark 01/13/2021
225 Washington St, Newark 683 01/19/2021
185-187 Washington St, Newark 683 12/06/2005 $2,900,000
227-231 Washington St, Newark 683 11/19/1998 $10
78 Bank St, Newark 08/05/2003 $69,750
221 Washington St, Newark 683 07/12/2023
195 Washington St, Newark 01/08/2019 $1,000,000
193 Washington St, Newark 01/08/2019 $1,000,000
181-183 Washington St, Newark 683 12/06/2005 $2,900,000
197 Washington St, Newark 01/08/2019 $1,000,000
81-83 Academy St, Newark 02/27/1998
272-280 University Ave, Newark 683
93 Academy St, Newark 02/27/1998

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