| Primary address | 281 5th Street, Newark |
| Zip code | 07107 |
| County | Essex |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Block | 1932 |
| Lot | 48 |
| Neighborhood | Lower Roseville |
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| Sale date | 11/04/2006 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $8,850 |
| Building sqft | 7,102 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.057 |
| Year built | 1918 |
| Units | 3 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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281 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 was built in 1918 and has a total of 7,102 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $221,300, the tax amount paid for 281 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 is $8,849.
When was 281 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 last sold and what was the last sale price?281 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 was last sold in 11/04/2006 for $1.
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $8,850 |
| Market value | $221,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 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 | $221,300 | $221,300 | 3.999 | $8,850 | +5.15% |
| 2024 | $221,300 | $221,300 | 3.803 | $8,416 | +2.01% |
| 2023 | $221,300 | $221,300 | 3.728 | $8,250 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | $221,300 | $221,300 | 3.736 | $8,268 | +0.05% |
| 2021 | $221,300 | $221,300 | 3.734 | $8,263 | -1.74% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 281 5th Street, Newark to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 754 | 0.17 |
| Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 754 | 0.17 |
| Dr. E. Alma Flagg Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 516 | 0.29 |
| Dr. E. Alma Flagg Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 516 | 0.29 |
| Essex Regional School | NR | Public | PK, 5-6, 12 | 0 | 0.31 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 754 | 0.17 |
| Dr. E. Alma Flagg Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 516 | 0.29 |
| New Testament Church School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 27 | 0.38 |
| Sussex Avenue Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 513 | 0.51 |
| Newark Christian School | NR | Private | K-8 | 78 | 0.54 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Regional School | NR | Public | PK, 5-6, 12 | 0 | 0.31 |
| Barringer Academy Of S.T.E.A.M. | NR | Public | 9-12 | 1,263 | 0.37 |
| New Testament Church School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 27 | 0.38 |
| Barringer High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 1,734 | 0.39 |
| Essex County Vocational School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,154 | 0.60 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 5th Street, Newark.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 303-307 5th St, Newark | 920 | 07/13/2005 | $785,000 |
| 273 5th St, Newark | 3,435 | 11/26/2025 | |
| 277-279 5th St, Newark | 6,972 | 03/17/2025 | |
| 265 5th St, Newark | 4,652 | 05/16/2017 | $140,005 |
| 261 5th St, Newark | 4,671 | 11/26/2025 | |
| 259 5th St, Newark | 2,620 | 01/09/2004 | $1 |
| 285 5th St, Newark | 3,175 | 05/07/2021 | $370,000 |
| 229 6th Ave W, Newark | 2,752 | 05/10/2024 | |
| 287 5th St, Newark | 3,636 | 10/08/2021 | |
| 297-299 5th St, Newark | 02/28/1979 | $30,000 | |
| 301 5th St, Newark | 4,444 | 02/06/1980 | $7,000 |
| 275 5th St, Newark | 5,489 | 02/23/2016 | $179,000 |
| 225 6th Ave W, Newark | 2,126 | 12/09/2021 | |
| 283 5th St, Newark | 2,618 | 04/24/2026 | |
| 289 5th St, Newark | 4,477 | 10/08/2021 | |
| 291 5th St, Newark | 2,985 | 06/01/1989 | $110,000 |
| 293 5th St, Newark | 4,266 | 10/10/2008 | $306,000 |
| 267-271 5th St, Newark | 2,912 | 03/05/2003 | $202,000 |
| 263 5th St, Newark | 3,496 | 02/19/2004 | $210,000 |
| 295 5th St, Newark | 4,214 | 08/03/2017 | $190,000 |