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288 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 Property Information

288 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 288 5th Street, Newark
Zip code 07107
County Essex
Municipality Newark City
Block 1931
Lot 14
Neighborhood Lower Roseville

Sales & Tax Overview for 288 5th Street, Newark

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Sale date 04/25/2017
Sale price $170,000
Arm's length
Property tax $6,578

Lot & Building Information for 288 5th Street, Newark

Building sqft 4,457
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.057
Year built 1906
Units 3
Stories 3
Garage Unattached
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district One-Three Family Residential (R-3F)
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About 288 5th Street, Newark

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 288 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107?

288 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 was built in 1906 and has a total of 4,457 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 288 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $164,500, the tax amount paid for 288 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 is $6,578.

When was 288 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 last sold and what was the last sale price?

288 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 was last sold in 04/25/2017 for $170,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 288 5th Street, Newark

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/25/2017 $170,000
02/18/2010 $295,000
07/20/1996 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 288 5th Street, Newark

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
05/09/2017 - R
04/25/2017 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
02/25/2010 - R
02/18/2010 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/20/1996 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 288 5th Street, Newark

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $6,578
Market value $164,500

Assessment History for 288 5th Street, Newark

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 288 5th Street, 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 $164,500 $164,500 3.999 $6,578 +5.15%
2024 $164,500 $164,500 3.803 $6,256 +2.01%
2023 $164,500 $164,500 3.728 $6,133 -0.21%
2022 $164,500 $164,500 3.736 $6,146 +0.05%
2021 $164,500 $164,500 3.734 $6,142 -1.74%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 754 0.14
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 754 0.14
Essex Regional School NR Public PK, 5-6, 12 0 0.29
Essex Regional School NR Public PK, 5-6, 12 0 0.29
Dr. E. Alma Flagg Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 516 0.31

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 754 0.14
Dr. E. Alma Flagg Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 516 0.31
New Testament Church School NR Private PK-12 27 0.38
Sussex Avenue Elementary School 1 Public PK, K-8 513 0.53
Newark Christian School NR Private K-8 78 0.57

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Essex Regional School NR Public PK, 5-6, 12 0 0.29
New Testament Church School NR Private PK-12 27 0.38
Barringer Academy Of S.T.E.A.M. NR Public 9-12 1,263 0.40
Barringer High School 1 Public 9-12 1,734 0.42
Essex County Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 1,154 0.60

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Neighbors for 288 5th Street, Newark

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
272-274 5th St, Newark 2,282 01/19/2019 $10
235 6th Ave W, Newark 4,261 10/20/2023
306 5th St, Newark 2,946 12/30/1981 $10,000
268-270 5th St, Newark 1,226 04/07/2011 $116,000
292 5th St, Newark 4,013 05/05/2022
264-266 5th St, Newark 1,884 03/05/2021
304 5th St, Newark 3,004 08/01/2024
250 Park Ave, Newark 06/09/2015 $280,000
276-278 5th St, Newark 1,770 07/29/2016 $222,000
300 N 5th St, Newark 1,334 05/06/2021 $360,000
290 5th St, Newark 3,730 04/03/2003 $187,000
294 5th St, Newark 4,108 05/05/2022
298 5th St, Newark 1,326 12/04/2019 $218,000
302 5th St, Newark 4,467 02/21/2006 $318,251
284-286 5th St, Newark 2,264 03/07/2008 $1
282 5th St, Newark 4,089 07/23/2015 $65,783
280 5th St, Newark 4,089 03/25/2022
260-262 5th St, Newark 2,932
233 6th Ave W, Newark 4,874 04/05/2023
296 5th St, Newark 2,794 03/30/2000 $70,000

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