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638 North 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 Property Information

638 North 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 638 North 5th Street, Newark
Zip code 07107
County Essex
Municipality Newark City
Block 640
Lot 17
Neighborhood Upper Roseville

Sales & Tax Overview for 638 North 5th Street, Newark

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Sale date 11/20/2018
Sale price $365,000
Arm's length
Property tax $11,789

Lot & Building Information for 638 North 5th Street, Newark

Building sqft 2,625
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.086
Year built 1910
Stories 3
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district One-Three Family Residential (R-3F)
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About 638 North 5th Street, Newark

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 638 North 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107?

638 North 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,625 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 638 North 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $294,800, the tax amount paid for 638 North 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 is $11,789.

When was 638 North 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 last sold?

638 North 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 was last sold in 04/04/2023.

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Past Sales & Property History for 638 North 5th Street, Newark

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/20/2018 $365,000
03/02/2017 $180,000
07/21/1992 $151,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 638 North 5th Street, Newark

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
04/04/2023 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/05/2022 - R Mortgage
10/05/2022 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/05/2022 - R Mortgage
01/04/2019 - R
11/20/2018 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/15/2017 - R
03/02/2017 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/21/1992 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 638 North 5th Street, Newark

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $11,789
Market value $294,800

Assessment History for 638 North 5th Street, Newark

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 638 North 5th Street, 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 $294,800 $294,800 3.999 $11,789 +5.15%
2024 $294,800 $294,800 3.803 $11,211 +2.01%
2023 $294,800 $294,800 3.728 $10,990 -0.21%
2022 $294,800 $294,800 3.736 $11,014 +0.05%
2021 $294,800 $294,800 3.734 $11,008 -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)
Abington Ave. Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 837 0.07
Abington Ave. Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 837 0.07
St. Francis Xavier School NR Private PK-8 151 0.11
St. Francis Xavier School NR Private PK-8 151 0.11
First Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 1,083 0.27

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Abington Ave. Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 837 0.07
St. Francis Xavier School NR Private PK-8 151 0.11
First Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 1,083 0.27
Salome Urena Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 443 0.35
Robert Treat Academy Charter School 8 Charter K-8 689 0.54

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Essex Regional School NR Public PK, 5-6, 12 0 0.63
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.65
Christ the King Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 0 0.85
Newark School Of Fashion & Design NR Public 9 156 0.87
Christ The King Prepatory School NR Private 9-12 210 0.87

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Neighbors for 638 North 5th Street, Newark

Here are the neighbors for 638 North 5th Street, Newark.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
632 N 5th St, Newark 3,022 06/28/2000 $90,000
205-207 Abington Ave, Newark 3,898 08/29/2022
188-190 Berkeley Ave, Newark 09/01/1994 $100,000
199 Abington Ave, Newark 4,764 05/01/2006 $500,000
646 5th St, Newark 4,158 07/30/2019 $125,000
648-650 5th St, Newark 1,764 07/26/1988 $150,000
617 N 6th St, Newark 3,810 09/12/2023
642 5th St, Newark 3,675 04/27/2000 $103,000
647 N 6th St, Newark 2,244 03/20/2025
197 Abington Ave, Newark 4,680 05/08/2014 $1
193-195 Abington Ave, Newark 4,466 06/16/2003 $305,000
192-194 Berkeley Ave, Newark 02/01/2026 $1
203 Abington Ave, Newark 4,764 01/21/2025
640 5th St, Newark 3,937 03/10/2017 $230,000
652 5th St, Newark 805 09/03/2021 $520,000
634-636 5th St, Newark 04/03/2017 $1
644 5th St, Newark 2,250 07/17/2000 $60,000
201 Abington Ave, Newark 4,764 11/16/1998 $199,000
615 N 6th St, Newark 2,802 09/16/1988 $120,000
654-656 5th St, Newark 3,756 12/21/2000 $181,000

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