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157 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Property Information

157 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 157 Polk Street, Newark
Zip code 07105
County Essex
Municipality Newark City
Block 1983
Lot 15
Neighborhood North Ironbound

Sales & Tax Overview for 157 Polk Street, Newark

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Sale date 03/05/2007
Sale price $430,000
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Property tax $7,001

Lot & Building Information for 157 Polk Street, Newark

Building sqft 1,788
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.057
Year built 1910
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Zoning district One-Three Family Residential (R-3F)
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About 157 Polk Street, Newark

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 157 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105?

157 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 was built in 1910 and has a total of 1,788 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 157 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $184,100, the tax amount paid for 157 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 is $7,362.

When was 157 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 last sold and what was the last sale price?

157 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 was last sold in 03/05/2007 for $430,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 157 Polk Street, Newark

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/05/2007 $430,000
05/04/1976 $47,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 157 Polk Street, Newark

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/25/2024 - R Mortgage 11/01/2064
03/05/2007 - D
03/26/2007 - R
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05/04/1976 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 157 Polk Street, Newark

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $7,001
Market value $184,100

Assessment History for 157 Polk Street, Newark

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 157 Polk 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
2024 $184,100 $184,100 3.803 $7,001 +2.01%
2023 $184,100 $184,100 3.728 $6,863 -0.21%
2022 $184,100 $184,100 3.736 $6,878 +0.05%
2021 $184,100 $184,100 3.734 $6,874 -1.74%
2020 $184,100 $184,100 3.8 $6,996 +1.04%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Wilson Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-8 1,099 0.15
Ann Street Elementary School 5 Public K-8 1,200 0.31
Ironbound Academy Elementary School NR Public K-4 190 0.34
Lafayette Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,180 0.36
Lafayette Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,180 0.36

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Wilson Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-8 1,099 0.15
Ann Street Elementary School 5 Public K-8 1,200 0.31
Lafayette Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,180 0.36
Alpha and Omega NR Private PK-11 56 0.49
Gray Charter School 9 Charter K-8 344 0.68

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
East Side High School 2 Public 9-12 2,255 0.27
Alpha and Omega NR Private PK-11 56 0.49
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.96
Team Academy Charter School 5 Charter K-12 6,096 0.97
Alif Muhammad's Nia School NR Private 8-12 116 1.05

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Neighbors for 157 Polk Street, Newark

Here are the neighbors for 157 Polk Street, Newark.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
337 Lafayette St, Newark 3,210 03/09/2023
333 Lafayette St, Newark 02/03/1994 $110,000
153-155 Polk St, Newark 2,296 06/02/2016 $262,500
197 Ferry St, Newark 357 09/22/2010 $1
165 Polk St, Newark 3,110 09/10/2021
151 Polk St, Newark 2,522 05/15/2003 $280,000
199 Ferry St, Newark 02/04/2013 $100
163 Polk St, Newark 2,288 01/04/2021
335 Lafayette St, Newark 688 05/09/2000 $260,000
189 Ferry St, Newark 01/18/1996 $380,000
149 Polk St, Newark 2,462 07/18/1978
145-147 Polk St, Newark 4,492 03/03/2017 $285,000
195 Ferry St, Newark 357 07/19/2012 $800,000
193 Ferry St, Newark
191 Ferry St, Newark 02/25/2021 $1
159 Polk St, Newark 1,909 10/03/1988
167 Polk St, Newark 2,872 02/01/2024
169 Polk St, Newark 2,688 02/04/1986 $132,500
173 Polk St, Newark 2,412 08/26/1988 $118,000
339 Lafayette St, Newark 04/11/2002 $1

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