| Primary address | 261 South Orange Avenue, Newark |
| Zip code | 07103 |
| County | Essex |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Block | 262 |
| Lot | 62 |
| Neighborhood | Fairmount |
View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.
| Sale date | 05/19/2003 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $9,598 |
| Building class | Apartment-Other (029) |
| Acreage | 0.05 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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Assessed at $240,000, the tax amount paid for 261 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 is $9,597.
When was 261 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 last sold and what was the last sale price?261 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 was last sold in 05/19/2003 for $1.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2003 | $1 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 261 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $9,598 |
| Market value | $240,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 South Orange 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 | $240,000 | $240,000 | 3.999 | $9,598 | +5.15% |
| 2024 | $240,000 | $240,000 | 3.803 | $9,127 | +2.01% |
| 2023 | $240,000 | $240,000 | 3.728 | $8,947 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | $240,000 | $240,000 | 3.736 | $8,966 | -19.88% |
| 2021 | $299,700 | $299,700 | 3.734 | $11,191 | -1.74% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 261 South Orange Avenue, Newark to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Muhammad School | NR | Private | 8 | 0.01 | |
| Camden Street Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 573 | 0.26 |
| Camden Street Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 573 | 0.26 |
| The Chad School/The Black Yout | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.28 |
| The Chad School/The Black Yout | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.28 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Muhammad School | NR | Private | 8 | 0.01 | |
| Camden Street Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 573 | 0.26 |
| The Chad School/The Black Yout | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.28 |
| Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 589 | 0.28 |
| Newark Evening High School | NR | Public | 0 | 0.28 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Muhammad School | NR | Private | 8 | 0.01 | |
| Lead Charter School | 1 | Charter | 9-12 | 196 | 0.08 |
| Newark Evening High School | NR | Public | 0 | 0.28 | |
| Bard Early College High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 381 | 0.31 |
| Chad Science Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 0 | 0.35 |
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Here are the neighbors for 261 South Orange Avenue, Newark.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 Littleton Ave, Newark | 1,288 | 04/03/1996 | $114,000 |
| 179 Camden St, Newark | 4,164 | 10/29/2019 | $424,000 |
| 212 Littleton Ave, Newark | 1,288 | 07/07/2021 | |
| 257-259 S Orange Ave, Newark | 863 | 12/05/2019 | $1 |
| 175 Camden St, Newark | 3,723 | 12/19/2022 | |
| 265-267 S Orange Ave, Newark | 06/13/2018 | $790,000 | |
| 214 Littleton Ave, Newark | 2,154 | 08/30/2021 | |
| 210 Littleton Ave, Newark | 1,288 | 04/03/1996 | |
| 253-255 S Orange Ave, Livingston | 863 | 12/05/2019 | $1 |
| 173 Camden St, Newark | 4,200 | 12/14/2021 | $620,000 |
| 263 S Orange Ave, Newark | 863 | 07/27/2021 | |
| 206 Littleton Ave, Newark | 1,288 | 04/03/1996 | $114,000 |
| 177 Camden St, Newark | 3,099 | 10/11/1995 | $1 |
| 183-185 Camden St, Newark | 863 | 03/26/1997 | $13,000 |
| 181 Camden St, Newark | 3,301 | 07/01/2020 | $445,000 |
| 220-222 Littleton Ave, Newark | 863 | 09/04/2025 | |
| 218 Littleton Ave, Newark | 3,476 | 07/30/2009 | |
| 216 Littleton Ave, Newark | 2,087 | 05/04/1999 | $1 |
| 187-189 Camden St, Newark | 863 | 08/02/1995 | $27,500 |
| 167 Camden St, Newark | 4,178 | 10/23/2014 | $166,500 |