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173 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Property Information

173 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 173 Polk Street, Newark
Zip code 07105
County Essex
Municipality Newark City
Block 1983
Lot 23
Neighborhood North Ironbound

Sales & Tax Overview for 173 Polk Street, Newark

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Sale date 08/26/1988
Sale price $118,000
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Property tax $6,705

Lot & Building Information for 173 Polk Street, Newark

Building sqft 2,412
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.039
Year built 1867
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Zoning district One-Three Family Residential (R-3F)
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About 173 Polk Street, Newark

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 173 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105?

173 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 was built in 1867 and has a total of 2,412 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 173 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $176,300, the tax amount paid for 173 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 is $7,050.

When was 173 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 last sold and what was the last sale price?

173 Polk Street, Newark, NJ 07105 was last sold in 08/26/1988 for $118,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 173 Polk Street, Newark

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/26/1988 $118,000

Title Documents for 173 Polk Street, Newark

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
01/12/2022 - R Mortgage Modification 10/01/2061
08/26/1988 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 173 Polk Street, Newark

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $6,705
Market value $176,300

Assessment History for 173 Polk Street, Newark

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 173 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 $176,300 $176,300 3.803 $6,705 +2.01%
2023 $176,300 $176,300 3.728 $6,572 -0.21%
2022 $176,300 $176,300 3.736 $6,587 +0.05%
2021 $176,300 $176,300 3.734 $6,583 -1.74%
2020 $176,300 $176,300 3.8 $6,699 +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 0.17
Ann Street Elementary School 5 Public K-8 1,200 0.28
Ironbound Academy Elementary School NR Public K-4 190 0.30
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 0.28
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 0.23
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 173 Polk Street, Newark

Here are the neighbors for 173 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
152 Van Buren St, Newark 3,000 07/10/2015 $1
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
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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