| Primary address | 279 Smith Street, Newark |
| Zip code | 07106 |
| County | Essex |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Block | 4109 |
| Lot | 77 |
| Neighborhood | Vailsburg |
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| Sale date | 09/22/2017 |
| Sale price | $35,516 |
| Property tax | $4,103 |
| Building sqft | 2,332 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.057 |
| Year built | 1927 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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279 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 was built in 1927 and has a total of 2,332 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 279 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $107,900, the tax amount paid for 279 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 is $4,314.
When was 279 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 last sold and what was the last sale price?279 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 was last sold in 09/22/2017 for $35,516.
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Access detailed property tax data for 279 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 | $4,103 |
| Market value | $107,900 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,900 | $107,900 | 3.803 | $4,103 | +2.01% |
| 2023 | $107,900 | $107,900 | 3.728 | $4,023 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | $107,900 | $107,900 | 3.736 | $4,031 | +0.05% |
| 2021 | $107,900 | $107,900 | 3.734 | $4,029 | -1.74% |
| 2020 | $107,900 | $107,900 | 3.8 | $4,100 | +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 279 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 to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 377 | 0.15 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 377 | 0.15 |
| Growing Garden Preschool & Kindergarten | NR | Private | PK-K | 5 | 0.34 |
| Growing Garden Preschool & Kindergarten | NR | Private | PK-K | 5 | 0.34 |
| Vailsburg Christian Academy | NR | Private | 1-4 | 0 | 0.34 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 377 | 0.15 |
| Ivy Hill Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-8 | 471 | 0.44 |
| 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 | 0.53 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology | NR | Public | 9 | 199 | 0.47 |
| Al-Muslimaat Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.53 |
| St. Anthonys School | NR | Private | 0 | 0.90 | |
| Irvington High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 1,684 | 0.91 |
| Little People Preschool Center | NR | Private | 0 | 0.98 |
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Here are the neighbors for 279 Smith Street, Newark.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 271-273 Smith St, Newark | 3,780 | 02/01/2024 | |
| 283-285 Smith St, Newark | 2,392 | 06/23/2021 | $425,000 |
| 291-293 Smith St, Newark | 3,328 | 12/29/2022 | |
| 309 Smith St, Newark | 4,396 | 02/07/2020 | $1 |
| 311 Smith St, Newark | 936 | 04/08/2025 | |
| 267-269 Smith St, Newark | 1,584 | 07/15/1976 | $29,000 |
| 287-289 Smith St, Newark | 2,524 | 02/26/2007 | $230,000 |
| 265 Smith St, Newark | 1,584 | 12/19/2008 | $1 |
| 241 Smith St, Newark | 1,529 | 09/21/1977 | $30,000 |
| 281 Smith St, Newark | 1,612 | 01/09/2018 | $185,000 |
| 301 Smith St, Newark | 2,268 | 08/26/2019 | $1 |
| 37-39 Silver St, Newark | 3,582 | 10/26/2017 | $180,000 |
| 297 Smith St, Newark | 07/11/2022 | ||
| 299 Smith St, Newark | 2,268 | 07/11/2022 | |
| 275 Smith St, Newark | 2,068 | 02/07/2025 | |
| 245-247 Smith St, Newark | 3,774 | 01/14/2002 | $121,200 |
| 35 Silver St, Newark | 2,145 | 09/04/2024 | |
| 277 Smith St, Newark | 2,332 | 10/15/2002 | $135,900 |
| 243 Smith St, Newark | 1,936 | 08/29/2025 | |
| 303-305 Smith St, Newark | 1,447 | 01/18/2018 | $110,000 |