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159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Elwood Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.057

Sale price

$230,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Elwood Avenue
ZIP code
07104
County
Essex
Block
736
Lot
21
Neighborhood
Forest Hill
Municipality
714
Parcel ID
736-21

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/13/2020
Sale price
$230,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$10,505
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
4,304
Stories
2.5
Year built
1910
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.057
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
40 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ

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

Sales history for 159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/13/2020 $230,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XX
06/28/2010 $1 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XX & XXXXX
04/27/2001 $197,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
11/25/2020 - R
03/13/2020 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
07/22/2010 - R
06/28/2010 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XX & XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XX
04/27/2001 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Elwood Avenue, 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
$10,505
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$262,700
Land value
$27,500
Building value
$235,200

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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 $262,700 $262,700 3.999 $10,505 +5.15%
2024 $262,700 $262,700 3.803 $9,990 +2.01%
2023 $262,700 $262,700 3.728 $9,793 -0.21%
2022 $262,700 $262,700 3.736 $9,814 +0.05%
2021 $262,700 $262,700 3.734 $9,809 -1.74%
2020 $262,700 $262,700 3.8 $9,983 +37.74%
2019 $192,700 $192,700 3.761 $7,247 +1.84%
2018 $192,700 $192,700 3.693 $7,116 +3.74%
2017 $192,700 $192,700 3.56 $6,860 +3.49%
2016 $192,700 $192,700 3.44 $6,629 +3.96%
Permits

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School 6 Charter K-8 569 0.06
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.17
Elliott Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 885 0.23
Elliott Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 885 0.23
Luis Munoz Marin Ele 4 Public PK, K-8 826 0.28
Luis Munoz Marin Ele 4 Public PK, K-8 826 0.28
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.37
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.37
Robert Treat Academy Charter School 8 Charter K-8 689 0.64
New Park School 6 Public PK, K-8 810 0.76
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School 6 Charter K-8 569 0.06
Newark School Of Fashion & Design NR Public 9 156 0.07
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.17
Elliott Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 885 0.23
Luis Munoz Marin Ele 4 Public PK, K-8 826 0.28
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.37
Robert Treat Academy Charter School 8 Charter K-8 689 0.64
New Park School 6 Public PK, K-8 810 0.76
Rafael Hernandez Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 553 0.81
Abington Ave. Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 837 0.87
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Christ the King Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 0 0.07
Christ The King Prepatory School NR Private 9-12 210 0.07
Newark School Of Fashion & Design NR Public 9 156 0.07
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.17
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj NR Private PK-12 70 1.08
Technology High School 8 Public 9-12 665 1.13
Kearny Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.16
Kearny High School 3 Public 9-12 1,827 1.26
Essex Regional School NR Public PK, 5-6, 12 0 1.27
Barringer High School 1 Public 9-12 1,734 1.46

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Neighbors for 159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ

643-645 MT Prospect Ave, Newark 647 MT Prospect Ave, Newark 649 MT Prospect Ave, Newark 163 Elwood Ave, Newark 234 Woodside Ave, Newark 256-258 Woodside Ave, Newark 175-177 Elwood Ave E, Newark 226-228 Woodside Ave, Newark 236-238 Woodside Ave, Newark 161 Elwood Ave E, Newark 173 Elwood Ave, Newark 240-242 Woodside Ave, Newark 246 Woodside Ave, Newark 230-232 Woodside Ave, Newark 250 Woodside Ave, Newark 651-655 MT Prospect Ave, Newark 657 MT Prospect Ave, Newark 218-220 Woodside Ave, Newark 222-224 Woodside Ave, Newark 169-171 Elwood Ave E, Newark

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ

07003, Essex County, NJ 07014, Passaic County, NJ 07017, Essex County, NJ 07028, Essex County, NJ 07031, Bergen County, NJ 07032, Hudson County, NJ 07042, Essex County, NJ 07050, Essex County, NJ 07071, Bergen County, NJ 07102, Essex County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07105, Essex County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07107, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07109, Essex County, NJ 07110, Essex County, NJ 07114, Essex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104?

The development at 159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104?

159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 has a total of 4,304 square feet.

When was 159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 was last sold on 03/13/2020 for $230,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104?

159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 is currently assessed at $262,700.

What are the property taxes for 159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104?

The property taxes for 159 Elwood Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 total $10,505.

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