| Primary address | 159-161 Watson Avenue, Newark |
| Zip code | 07112 |
| County | Essex |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Block | 3589.01 |
| Lot | 69 |
| Neighborhood | Lower Clinton Hill |
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| Sale date | 10/01/2004 |
| Sale price | $165,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $4,008 |
| Building sqft | 1,090 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.057 |
| Year built | 1992 |
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159-161 Watson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 was built in 1992 and has a total of 1,090 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159-161 Watson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $105,400, the tax amount paid for 159-161 Watson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 is $4,214.
When was 159-161 Watson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 last sold and what was the last sale price?159-161 Watson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 was last sold in 10/01/2004 for $165,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2004 | $165,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 159-161 Watson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $4,008 |
| Market value | $105,400 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159-161 Watson Avenue, 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 | $105,400 | $105,400 | 3.803 | $4,008 | +2.01% |
| 2023 | $105,400 | $105,400 | 3.728 | $3,929 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | $105,400 | $105,400 | 3.736 | $3,938 | +0.05% |
| 2021 | $105,400 | $105,400 | 3.734 | $3,936 | -1.74% |
| 2020 | $105,400 | $105,400 | 3.8 | $4,005 | +1.04% |
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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 159-161 Watson Avenue, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.R.I.C.K. Peshine Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 503 | 0.09 |
| B.R.I.C.K. Peshine Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 503 | 0.09 |
| Belmont-Runyon Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 539 | 0.32 |
| Belmont-Runyon Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 539 | 0.32 |
| Calvary Christian School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 75 | 0.54 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.R.I.C.K. Peshine Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 503 | 0.09 |
| Belmont-Runyon Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 539 | 0.32 |
| Calvary Christian School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 75 | 0.54 |
| Achieve Community Charter School | 4 | Charter | K-8 | 450 | 0.59 |
| Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 393 | 0.59 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm X Shabazz High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 272 | 0.70 |
| University High School | 5 | Public | 7-12 | 426 | 0.70 |
| N J Reg Day School Newark | NR | Public | K-12 | 115 | 0.86 |
| Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 140 | 0.93 |
| Weequahic High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 454 | 0.93 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159-161 Watson Avenue, Newark.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 296-298 Chadwick Ave, Newark | 3,938 | 05/11/2021 | |
| 198 Hawthorne Ave, Newark | 09/02/1992 | $1,050 | |
| 206 Hawthorne Ave, Newark | 05/31/2022 | $435,000 | |
| 131-133 Custer Ave, Newark | 10/28/2021 | ||
| 310-312 Chadwick Ave, Newark | 3,654 | 01/07/2021 | |
| 300 Chadwick Ave, Newark | 5,060 | 10/20/2025 | |
| 304-306 Chadwick Ave, Newark | 2,260 | 04/20/2001 | $168,900 |
| 169 Watson Ave, Newark City | 2,000 | 12/31/2025 | |
| 807-837 Hunterdon St, Newark | 03/05/2004 | $1 | |
| 294 Chadwick Ave, Newark | 4,122 | 11/21/2025 | |
| 167 Watson Ave, Newark City | 1,788 | 03/24/2016 | $150,000 |
| 204 Hawthorne Ave, Newark | 05/31/2022 | $435,000 | |
| 163 Watson Ave, Newark | 1,280 | 04/15/2024 | |
| 165 Watson Ave, Newark | 3,862 | 12/26/2019 | $165,000 |
| 314-316 Chadwick Ave, Newark | 4,122 | 06/30/1997 | $1 |
| 308 Chadwick Ave, Newark | 4,935 | 01/06/2026 | |
| 302 Chadwick Ave, Newark | 2,320 | 04/20/2001 | $175,000 |
| 173 Watson Ave, Newark City | 1,789 | 12/01/1993 | $99,900 |
| 200-202 Hawthorne Ave, Newark | 10/17/1980 | $6,000 | |
| 824-838 Bergen St, Newark | 03/05/2004 | $1 |