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161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 - Property report

Also known as: 161 Lafayette St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1897

Acreage

0.059

Sale price

$22,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
161 Lafayette Street
ZIP code
07105
County
Essex
Block
194
Lot
18
Neighborhood
North Ironbound
Municipality
714
Parcel ID
194-18

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/01/1973
Sale price
$22,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$7,130
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,414
Stories
2
Year built
1897
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.059
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
63 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ

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

Sales history for 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/01/1973 $22,000

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/01/1973 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 161 Lafayette Street, 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
$7,130
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$178,300
Land value
$64,700
Building value
$113,600

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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 $178,300 $178,300 3.999 $7,130 +5.15%
2024 $178,300 $178,300 3.803 $6,781 +2.01%
2023 $178,300 $178,300 3.728 $6,647 -0.21%
2022 $178,300 $178,300 3.736 $6,661 +0.05%
2021 $178,300 $178,300 3.734 $6,658 -1.74%
2020 $178,300 $178,300 3.8 $6,775 +1.04%
2019 $178,300 $178,300 3.761 $6,706 +1.84%
2018 $178,300 $178,300 3.693 $6,585 +3.74%
2017 $178,300 $178,300 3.56 $6,347 +3.49%
2016 $178,300 $178,300 3.44 $6,134 +3.96%
Permits

Permit information for 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lafayette Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,180 0.16
Lafayette Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,180 0.16
Gray Charter School 9 Charter K-8 344 0.17
East Ward Elementary School 1 Public PK, K-5 666 0.36
East Ward Elementary School 1 Public PK, K-5 666 0.36
Oliver Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,045 0.38
Oliver Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,045 0.38
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.45
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.45
Discovery Charter School 6 Charter 4-8 105 0.51
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lafayette Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,180 0.16
Gray Charter School 9 Charter K-8 344 0.17
Oliver Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,045 0.38
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.45
Discovery Charter School 6 Charter 4-8 105 0.51
Newark Boys Chorus School NR Private 3-8 47 0.55
Team Academy Charter School 5 Charter K-12 6,096 0.55
South Street Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 864 0.56
Alif Muhammad's Nia School NR Private 8-12 116 0.57
Wilson Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-8 1,099 0.66
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.45
Team Academy Charter School 5 Charter K-12 6,096 0.55
Alif Muhammad's Nia School NR Private 8-12 116 0.57
East Side High School 2 Public 9-12 2,255 0.60
St. James Preparatory School NR Private 8-12 0 0.75
North Star Academy Charter School of Newark 6 Charter K-12 6,352 0.78
Arts High School 3 Public 9-12 593 0.78
St. Benedict's Preparatory School NR Private K-12 749 0.80
The Mesivta of North Jersey NR Private 9-12 0 0.91
Alpha and Omega NR Private PK-11 56 0.92

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Neighbors for 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ

173 Lafayette St, Newark 58-60 Bruen St, Newark 46-48 Bruen St, Newark 163-165 Lafayette St, Newark 167 Lafayette St, Newark 171 Lafayette St, Newark 151-153 Lafayette St, Newark 47-49 Bruen St, Newark 67 McWhorter St, Newark 62-66 McWhorter St, Newark 159 Lafayette St, Newark 155 Lafayette St, Newark 51-57 McWhorter St, Newark 157 Lafayette St, Newark 93-95 Hamilton St, Newark 53-57 Bruen St, Newark 169 Lafayette St, Newark 68 McWhorter St, Newark 97 Hamilton St, Newark 59-65 McWhorter St, Newark

Nearby ZIP codes for 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ

07002, Hudson County, NJ 07017, Essex County, NJ 07018, Essex County, NJ 07031, Bergen County, NJ 07032, Hudson County, NJ 07071, Bergen County, NJ 07102, Essex County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07104, Essex County, NJ 07107, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07109, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ 07114, Essex County, NJ 07201, Union County, NJ 07206, Union County, NJ 07304, Hudson County, NJ 07305, Hudson County, NJ 07306, Hudson County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105?

The development at 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 was built in 1897.

What is the total square footage of 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105?

161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 has a total of 2,414 square feet.

When was 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 last sold and what was the sale price?

161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 was last sold on 02/01/1973 for $22,000.

What is the assessed value of 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105?

161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 is currently assessed at $178,300.

What are the property taxes for 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105?

The property taxes for 161 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 total $7,130.

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