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78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102 - Property report

Also known as: 78 Columbia St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1897

Acreage

0.069

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
78 Columbia Street
ZIP code
07102
County
Essex
Block
871
Lot
2
Neighborhood
Downtown Newark
Municipality
714
Parcel ID
871-2

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/06/1995
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$8,250
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
5,001
Year built
1897
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.069
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
93 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ

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

Sales history for 78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/06/1995 $1

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
03/15/2022 - R Mortgage XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/15/2022 - R Mortgage XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/01/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/06/1995 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 78 Columbia Street, 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
$8,250
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$206,300
Land value
$41,600
Building value
$164,700

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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 $206,300 $206,300 3.999 $8,250 +5.15%
2024 $206,300 $206,300 3.803 $7,846 +2.01%
2023 $206,300 $206,300 3.728 $7,691 -0.21%
2022 $206,300 $206,300 3.736 $7,707 +0.05%
2021 $206,300 $206,300 3.734 $7,703 -1.74%
2020 $206,300 $206,300 3.8 $7,839 +1.04%
2019 $206,300 $206,300 3.761 $7,759 +1.84%
2018 $206,300 $206,300 3.693 $7,619 +3.74%
2017 $206,300 $206,300 3.56 $7,344 +3.49%
2016 $206,300 $206,300 3.44 $7,097 +3.96%
Permits

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Gray Charter School 9 Charter K-8 344 0.07
Oliver Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,045 0.25
Oliver Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,045 0.25
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.28
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.28
East Ward Elementary School 1 Public PK, K-5 666 0.32
East Ward Elementary School 1 Public PK, K-5 666 0.32
Newark Boys Chorus School NR Private 3-8 47 0.33
Lafayette Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,180 0.35
Lafayette Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,180 0.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Gray Charter School 9 Charter K-8 344 0.07
Oliver Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,045 0.25
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.28
Newark Boys Chorus School NR Private 3-8 47 0.33
Lafayette Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,180 0.35
Discovery Charter School 6 Charter 4-8 105 0.37
South Street Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 864 0.43
Alif Muhammad's Nia School NR Private 8-12 116 0.53
St. James Preparatory School NR Private 8-12 0 0.56
Team Academy Charter School 5 Charter K-12 6,096 0.58
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.28
Alif Muhammad's Nia School NR Private 8-12 116 0.53
St. James Preparatory School NR Private 8-12 0 0.56
Team Academy Charter School 5 Charter K-12 6,096 0.58
Arts High School 3 Public 9-12 593 0.60
St. Benedict's Preparatory School NR Private K-12 749 0.65
East Side High School 2 Public 9-12 2,255 0.72
North Star Academy Charter School of Newark 6 Charter K-12 6,352 0.81
American History High School 1 Public 9-12 373 0.86
Essex County Newark Tech 5 Public 9-12 519 0.94

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Neighbors for 78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ

74 Columbia St, Newark 30 Columbia St, Newark 32 Columbia St, Newark 76 Columbia St, Newark 66 Columbia St, Newark 38 Liberty St, Newark 30-32 Liberty St, Newark 72 Colombia St, Newark 46-52 Liberty St, Newark 40-44 Liberty St, Newark 72 Columbia St, Newark 34 Liberty St, Newark 36 Liberty St, Newark 64 Columbia St, Newark 49-55 Liberty St, Newark 70 Columbia St, Newark 68 Columbia St, Newark 62 Columbia St, Newark 80 Columbia St, Newark 108-116 Lafayette St, Newark

Nearby ZIP codes for 78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ

07003, Essex County, NJ 07017, Essex County, NJ 07018, Essex County, NJ 07028, Essex County, NJ 07031, Bergen County, NJ 07032, Hudson County, NJ 07050, Essex County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07104, Essex County, NJ 07105, Essex County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07107, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07109, Essex County, NJ 07111, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ 07114, Essex County, NJ 07201, Union County, NJ 07205, Union County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102?

The development at 78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102 was built in 1897.

What is the total square footage of 78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102?

78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102 has a total of 5,001 square feet.

When was 78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102 last sold and what was the sale price?

78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102 was last sold on 05/06/1995 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102?

78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102 is currently assessed at $206,300.

What are the property taxes for 78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102?

The property taxes for 78 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ 07102 total $8,249.

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