| Primary address | 278 Smith Street, Newark |
| Zip code | 07106 |
| County | Essex |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Block | 4108 |
| Lot | 15 |
| Neighborhood | Vailsburg |
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| Sale date | 11/02/1999 |
| Sale price | $23,239 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $5,587 |
| Building sqft | 3,221 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Year built | 1897 |
| Garage | Attached |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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278 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 was built in 1897 and has a total of 3,221 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $139,700, the tax amount paid for 278 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 is $5,586.
When was 278 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 last sold and what was the last sale price?278 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 was last sold in 11/02/1999 for $23,239.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1999 | $23,239 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 278 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $5,587 |
| Market value | $139,700 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Smith 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 | $139,700 | $139,700 | 3.999 | $5,587 | +5.15% |
| 2024 | $139,700 | $139,700 | 3.803 | $5,313 | +2.01% |
| 2023 | $139,700 | $139,700 | 3.728 | $5,208 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | $139,700 | $139,700 | 3.736 | $5,219 | +0.05% |
| 2021 | $139,700 | $139,700 | 3.734 | $5,216 | -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 278 Smith 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 (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 377 | 0.18 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 377 | 0.18 |
| Growing Garden Preschool & Kindergarten | NR | Private | PK-K | 5 | 0.33 |
| Growing Garden Preschool & Kindergarten | NR | Private | PK-K | 5 | 0.33 |
| Vailsburg Christian Academy | NR | Private | 1-4 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 377 | 0.18 |
| Ivy Hill Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-8 | 471 | 0.45 |
| St. John the Baptist Ukraini | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.46 |
| Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology | NR | Public | 9 | 199 | 0.47 |
| Al-Muslimaat Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.54 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology | NR | Public | 9 | 199 | 0.47 |
| Al-Muslimaat Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.54 |
| St. Anthonys School | NR | Private | 0 | 0.88 | |
| Irvington High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 1,684 | 0.90 |
| Little People Preschool Center | NR | Private | 0 | 0.97 |
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Here are the neighbors for 278 Smith Street, Newark.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 272-274 Smith St, Newark | 3,600 | 08/22/2006 | $1 |
| 288-290 Smith St, Newark | 2,576 | 01/10/2011 | $1 |
| 304 Smith St, Newark | 2,142 | 05/31/2006 | $250,000 |
| 30-32 Silver St, Newark | 2,640 | 02/06/2024 | |
| 26 Silver St, Newark | 1,860 | 06/02/2025 | |
| 276 Smith St, Newark | 3,924 | 05/11/2006 | $249,000 |
| 284 Smith St, Newark | 2,576 | 08/24/2018 | $151,000 |
| 286 Smith St, Newark | 2,576 | 12/26/2012 | $130,000 |
| 266 Smith St, Newark | 1,152 | 07/02/2010 | $1 |
| 298 Smith St, Newark | 1,872 | 03/31/2006 | $161,000 |
| 270 Smith St, Newark | 2,144 | 11/28/1979 | $31,000 |
| 268 Smith St, Newark | 1,149 | 11/19/2010 | $10 |
| 18-20 Silver St, Newark | 4,034 | 01/04/2017 | $350,000 |
| 280-282 Smith St, Newark | 3,810 | 03/12/2015 | $172,000 |
| 22-24 Silver St, Newark | 1,248 | 08/25/2021 | |
| 292 Smith St, Newark | 1,140 | 05/01/1985 | $44,000 |
| 294-296 Smith St, Newark | 3,810 | 04/22/2002 | $112,000 |
| 300 Smith St, Newark | 1,386 | 04/30/2026 | |
| 302 Smith St, Newark | 2,214 | 08/20/2019 | $212,500 |
| 28 Silver St, Newark | 1,349 | 12/23/2021 | $1 |