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496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Property Information

496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark
Zip code 07104
County Essex
Municipality Newark City
Block 712
Lot 23
Neighborhood Forest Hill

Sales & Tax Overview for 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark

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Sale date 03/01/2017
Sale price $209,000
Arm's length
Property tax $8,790

Lot & Building Information for 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark

Building sqft 2,331
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.115
Year built 1922
Stories 2
Garage Unattached
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1F)
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Other Property Data for 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark

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About 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104?

496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 was built in 1922 and has a total of 2,331 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $219,800, the tax amount paid for 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 is $8,789.

When was 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 last sold and what was the last sale price?

496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 was last sold in 03/01/2017 for $209,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/01/2017 $209,000
09/27/2006 $395,000
06/06/2006 $287,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
03/01/2017 - D
12/05/2017 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/27/2006 - D
10/12/2006 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/06/2006 - D
06/13/2006 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
02/16/2005 - D
02/25/2005 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/25/1996 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $8,790
Market value $219,800

Assessment History for 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 496-498 Highland 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 $219,800 $219,800 3.999 $8,790 +5.15%
2024 $219,800 $219,800 3.803 $8,359 +2.01%
2023 $219,800 $219,800 3.728 $8,194 -0.21%
2022 $219,800 $219,800 3.736 $8,212 +0.05%
2021 $219,800 $219,800 3.734 $8,207 -1.74%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.21
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School 6 Charter K-8 569 0.36
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.48
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.48
Elliott Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 885 0.50

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.21
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School 6 Charter K-8 569 0.36
Newark School Of Fashion & Design NR Public 9 156 0.37
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.48
Elliott Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 885 0.50

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.21
Christ the King Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 0 0.35
Newark School Of Fashion & Design NR Public 9 156 0.37
Christ The King Prepatory School NR Private 9-12 210 0.37
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj NR Private PK-12 70 0.96

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Neighbors for 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark

Here are the neighbors for 496-498 Highland Avenue, Newark.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
663-667 Lake St, Newark 2,027 01/18/2005 $329,000
673-675 Lake St, Newark 3,254 10/30/2015 $298,000
677-679 Lake St, Newark 3,050 09/27/2021
518-522 Highland Ave, Newark 3,195 11/03/2021
254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark 1,889 05/23/1995 $115,000
510-512 Highland Ave, Newark 2,052 02/11/2019 $410,000
514-516 Highland Ave, Newark 2,917 07/28/2011 $465,000
484-490 Highland Ave, Newark 3,696 07/02/2008 $482,000
293-301 Delavan Ave E, Newark 7,614 04/13/2021
669-671 Lake St, Newark 2,450 01/10/2024
685-687 Lake St, Newark 1,556 04/27/2000 $100
528-530 Highland Ave, Newark 3,920 08/02/2013 $100
258-262 Elwood Ave, Newark 3,038 02/24/2000 $36,000
655-661 Lake St, Newark 4,461 10/04/2024
681-683 Lake St, Newark 2,550 10/26/2001 $1
506-508 Highland Ave, Newark 4,120 04/29/2016 $340,000
492-494 Highland Ave, Newark 2,801 05/22/2019 $380,000
500-504 Highland Ave, Newark 4,132 03/12/1999 $160,000
524-526 Highland Ave, Newark 4,183 12/09/2016 $400,000
248-252 Elwood Ave E, Newark 2,500 03/23/2023

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