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171 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Property Information

171 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 171 Polk Street, Newark
Zip code 07105
County Essex
Municipality Newark City
Block 1983
Lot 22
Neighborhood North Ironbound

Sales & Tax Overview for 171 Polk Street, Newark

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Sale date 06/01/2021
Sale price $370,000
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Property tax $5,963

Lot & Building Information for 171 Polk Street, Newark

Building sqft 2,433
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.04
Year built 1915
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Zoning district One-Three Family Residential (R-3F)
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Other Property Data for 171 Polk Street, Newark

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About 171 Polk Street, Newark

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 171 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105?

171 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 was built in 1915 and has a total of 2,433 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 171 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $149,100, the tax amount paid for 171 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 is $5,962.

When was 171 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 last sold and what was the last sale price?

171 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 was last sold in 06/01/2021 for $370,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 171 Polk Street, Newark

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/01/2021 $370,000
10/07/2013 $155,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 171 Polk Street, Newark

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
06/01/2021 - R Mortgage 05/01/2051
06/01/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/07/2013 - D
11/01/2013 - R
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 171 Polk Street, Newark

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $5,963
Market value $149,100

Assessment History for 171 Polk Street, Newark

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 171 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
2025 $149,100 $149,100 3.999 $5,963 +5.15%
2024 $149,100 $149,100 3.803 $5,670 +2.01%
2023 $149,100 $149,100 3.728 $5,558 -0.21%
2022 $149,100 $149,100 3.736 $5,570 +0.05%
2021 $149,100 $149,100 3.734 $5,567 -1.74%

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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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 0.17
Ann Street Elementary School 5 Public K-8 1,200 0.29
Ironbound Academy Elementary School NR Public K-4 190 0.31
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 0.17
Ann Street Elementary School 5 Public K-8 1,200 0.29
Lafayette Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 1,180 0.36
Alpha and Omega NR Private PK-11 56 0.52
Gray Charter School 9 Charter K-8 344 0.67

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 0.24
Alpha and Omega NR Private PK-11 56 0.52
Great Oaks Charter School 4 Charter PK, K-12 2,012 0.96
Team Academy Charter School 5 Charter K-12 6,096 0.98
Alif Muhammad's Nia School NR Private 8-12 116 1.06

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Neighbors for 171 Polk Street, Newark

Here are the neighbors for 171 Polk Street, Newark.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
157 Polk St, Newark 1,788 03/05/2007 $430,000
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
165 Polk St, Newark 3,110 09/10/2021
151 Polk St, Newark 2,522 05/15/2003 $280,000
163 Polk St, Newark 2,288 01/04/2021
335 Lafayette St, Newark 688 05/09/2000 $260,000
154 Van Buren St, Newark 11/22/2023 $1
149 Polk St, Newark 2,462 07/18/1978
145-147 Polk St, Newark 4,492 03/03/2017 $285,000
327 Lafayette St, Newark 2,640 01/05/2018 $396,665
325 Lafayette St, Newark 10/23/2013 $200,000
173 Polk St, Newark 2,412 08/26/1988 $118,000
339 Lafayette St, Newark 04/11/2002 $1
331 Lafayette St, Newark 3,588 08/14/1986 $155,000
329 Lafayette St, Newark 5,737 07/31/2014 $367,500
169 Polk St, Newark 2,688 02/04/1986 $132,500
167 Polk St, Newark 2,872 02/01/2024
159 Polk St, Newark 1,909 10/03/1988

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