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685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 - Property report

Also known as: 685-687 Highland Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1924

Acreage

0.115

Sale price

$334,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
685-687 Highland Avenue
ZIP code
07104
County
Essex
Block
782
Lot
22
Neighborhood
Forest Hill
Municipality
714
Parcel ID
782-22

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/29/2009
Sale price
$334,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$7,398
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,858
Stories
2.5
Year built
1924
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.115
Garage
Unattached
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
72 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
65 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ

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

Sales history for 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/29/2009 $334,000 XXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXXXX,XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX
04/15/2008 $1 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX; XXXXX, XXXXX
06/14/1983 $54,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
01/30/2023 - R Mortgage XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/19/2021 - R Mortgage XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/05/2009 - R
05/29/2009 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXXXX,XXXXXXX
05/05/2008 - R
04/15/2008 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX
05/05/2008 - R
04/15/2008 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX
06/14/1983 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685-687 Highland 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
$7,398
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$185,000
Land value
$57,500
Building value
$127,500

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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 $185,000 $185,000 3.999 $7,398 +5.15%
2024 $185,000 $185,000 3.803 $7,036 +2.01%
2023 $185,000 $185,000 3.728 $6,897 -0.21%
2022 $185,000 $185,000 3.736 $6,912 +0.05%
2021 $185,000 $185,000 3.734 $6,908 -1.74%
2020 $185,000 $185,000 3.8 $7,030 +1.04%
2019 $185,000 $185,000 3.761 $6,958 +1.84%
2018 $185,000 $185,000 3.693 $6,832 +3.74%
2017 $185,000 $185,000 3.56 $6,586 +3.49%
2016 $185,000 $185,000 3.44 $6,364 +3.96%
Permits

Permit information for 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ

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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)
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.11
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.11
New Park School 6 Public PK, K-8 810 0.32
New Park School 6 Public PK, K-8 810 0.32
Elliott Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 885 0.38
Elliott Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 885 0.38
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School 6 Charter K-8 569 0.43
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.55
Luis Munoz Marin Ele 4 Public PK, K-8 826 0.64
Luis Munoz Marin Ele 4 Public PK, K-8 826 0.64
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.11
New Park School 6 Public PK, K-8 810 0.32
Elliott Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 885 0.38
Newark School Of Fashion & Design NR Public 9 156 0.42
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School 6 Charter K-8 569 0.43
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.55
Luis Munoz Marin Ele 4 Public PK, K-8 826 0.64
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj NR Private PK-12 70 0.68
St. Peter Elementary School NR Private PK-8 148 0.70
Abington Ave. Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 837 1.00
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Christ the King Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 0 0.40
Newark School Of Fashion & Design NR Public 9 156 0.42
Christ The King Prepatory School NR Private 9-12 210 0.42
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.55
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj NR Private PK-12 70 0.68
Northwest Essex Community Healthcare Network Thera NR Private 72 1.02
Essex Cty Voc Bloomfield NR Public 9-12 509 1.32
Essex Regional School NR Public PK, 5-6, 12 0 1.54
Technology High School 8 Public 9-12 665 1.56
Belleville Sr High School 2 Public 9-12 1,499 1.62

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Neighbors for 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ

252-254 Montclair Ave, Newark 764-768 Parker St, Newark 681-683 Highland Ave, Newark 669-671 Highland Ave, Newark 689 Highland Ave, Newark 742-744 Parker St, Newark 663-667 Highland Ave, Newark 244-246 Montclair Ave, Newark 756-758 Parker St, Newark 673-675 Highland Ave, Newark 256-258 Montclair Ave, Newark 651-653 Highland Ave, Newark 724 Ridge St, Newark 677-679 Highland Ave, Newark 655-661 Highland Ave, Newark 247-253 Grafton Ave, Newark 760-762 Parker St, Newark 752-754 Parker St, Newark 746-750 Parker St, Newark 223-227 Grafton Ave, Newark

Nearby ZIP codes for 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ

07003, Essex County, NJ 07014, Passaic County, NJ 07017, Essex County, NJ 07018, 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 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104?

The development at 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104?

685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 has a total of 1,858 square feet.

When was 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 last sold and what was the sale price?

685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 was last sold on 05/29/2009 for $334,000.

What is the assessed value of 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104?

685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 is currently assessed at $185,000.

What are the property taxes for 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104?

The property taxes for 685-687 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 total $7,398.

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