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159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Thomas St

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Property type

Apartment-Other (029)

Year built

2003

Acreage

0.066

Sale price

$400,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Thomas Street
ZIP code
07114
County
Essex
Block
1186
Lot
49
Neighborhood
South Ironbound
Municipality
714
Parcel ID
1186-49

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/07/2016
Sale price
$400,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$9,818
Building
Property type
Apartment-Other (029)
Building sq. ft.
4,092
Year built
2003
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.066
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
71 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ

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

Sales history for 159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/07/2016 $400,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXX,XXX
10/15/2014 $270,000 XX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXX
03/29/2004 $480,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
01/20/2016 - R
01/07/2016 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XX XXXXXXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXX,XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
11/25/2014 - R
10/15/2014 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/29/2004 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/22/2003 - 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 Thomas 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
$9,818
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$245,500
Land value
$43,800
Building value
$201,700

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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 $245,500 $245,500 3.999 $9,818 +5.15%
2024 $245,500 $245,500 3.803 $9,336 +2.01%
2023 $245,500 $245,500 3.728 $9,152 -0.21%
2022 $245,500 $245,500 3.736 $9,172 +0.05%
2021 $245,500 $245,500 3.734 $9,167 -1.74%
2020 $245,500 $245,500 3.8 $9,329 +1.04%
2019 $245,500 $245,500 3.761 $9,233 +1.84%
2018 $245,500 $245,500 3.693 $9,066 +3.74%
2017 $245,500 $245,500 3.56 $8,740 +3.49%
2016 $245,500 $245,500 3.44 $8,445 +3.96%
Permits

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Street Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 864 0.17
South Street Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 864 0.17
Oliver Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,045 0.33
Oliver Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,045 0.33
Link Community Charter School 6 Charter K-1, 5-8 339 0.37
United Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
United Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
East Ward Elementary School 1 Public PK, K-5 666 0.39
East Ward Elementary School 1 Public PK, K-5 666 0.39
Newark Boys Chorus School NR Private 3-8 47 0.42
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Street Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 864 0.17
Oliver Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,045 0.33
Link Community Charter School 6 Charter K-1, 5-8 339 0.37
United Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
Newark Boys Chorus School NR Private 3-8 47 0.42
Gray Charter School 9 Charter K-8 344 0.63
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.70
Lafayette Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,180 0.75
Miller Street Elementary School NR Public PK, K-8 499 0.77
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 755 0.77
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.70
East Side High School 2 Public 9-12 2,255 0.80
St. James Preparatory School NR Private 8-12 0 0.81
Arts High School 3 Public 9-12 593 0.88
American History High School 1 Public 9-12 373 0.88
St. Benedict's Preparatory School NR Private K-12 749 0.99
Malcolm X Shabazz High School 2 Public 9-12 272 1.00
Alif Muhammad's Nia School NR Private 8-12 116 1.05
Team Academy Charter School 5 Charter K-12 6,096 1.14
Central High School 1 Public 9-12 894 1.16

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Neighbors for 159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ

155 Thomas St, Newark 143 Thomas St, Newark 137-139 Thomas St, Newark 163 Thomas St, Newark 171-173 Thomas St, Newark 183 Thomas St, Newark 181 Thomas St, Newark 151-153 Thomas St, Newark 141 Thomas St, Newark 169 Thomas St, Newark 147-149 Thomas St, Newark 135 Thomas St, Newark 165 Thomas St, Newark 179 Thomas St, Newark 437-451 Mulberry St, Newark 177 Thomas St, Newark 145 Thomas St, Newark 167 Thomas St, Newark 157 Thomas St, Newark 175 Thomas St, Newark

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ

07002, Hudson County, NJ 07018, Essex County, NJ 07032, Hudson County, NJ 07102, 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 07111, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ 07201, Union County, NJ 07202, Union County, NJ 07205, Union County, NJ 07206, Union County, NJ 07208, Union County, NJ 10302, New York City, NY 10303, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114?

The development at 159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114 was built in 2003.

What is the total square footage of 159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114?

159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114 has a total of 4,092 square feet.

When was 159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114 was last sold on 01/07/2016 for $400,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114?

159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114 is currently assessed at $245,500.

What are the property taxes for 159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114?

The property taxes for 159 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ 07114 total $9,817.

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