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157 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 Property Information

157 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 157 Smith Street, Newark
Zip code 07106
County Essex
Municipality Newark City
Block 4199
Lot 71
Neighborhood Vailsburg

Sales & Tax Overview for 157 Smith Street, Newark

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Sale date 09/15/2020
Sale price $120,000
Arm's length
Property tax $2,955

Lot & Building Information for 157 Smith Street, Newark

Building class Not Categorized (999)
Acreage 0.077
Garage Unattached
Exterior structural material
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About 157 Smith Street, Newark

What is the assessed value of 157 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $73,900, the tax amount paid for 157 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 is $2,955.

When was 157 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 last sold?

157 Smith Street, Newark, NJ 07106 was last sold in 01/28/2026.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 157 Smith Street, Newark

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/15/2020 $120,000

Title Documents for 157 Smith Street, Newark

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
01/28/2026 - D
02/09/2026 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/15/2020 - D
09/30/2020 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/21/2016 - D
10/27/2016 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/28/1987 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 157 Smith Street, Newark

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $2,955
Market value $73,900

Assessment History for 157 Smith Street, Newark

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 157 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 $73,900 $73,900 3.999 $2,955 +5.15%
2024 $73,900 $73,900 3.803 $2,810 +2.01%
2023 $73,900 $73,900 3.728 $2,755 -0.21%
2022 $73,900 $73,900 3.736 $2,761 +0.05%
2021 $73,900 $73,900 3.734 $2,759 -1.74%

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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)
Vailsburg Christian Academy NR Private 1-4 0 0.16
Growing Garden Preschool & Kindergarten NR Private PK-K 5 0.17
Growing Garden Preschool & Kindergarten NR Private PK-K 5 0.17
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.36
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.36

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 0.24
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.36
Lincoln Elementary School 1 Public PK, K-8 377 0.36
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 234 0.40
Ivy Hill Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 471 0.72

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 0.24
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 0.78
St. Anthonys School NR Private 0 1.18
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 1.18
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges 8 Public 9-12 162 1.18

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Neighbors for 157 Smith Street, Newark

Here are the neighbors for 157 Smith Street, Newark.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1037-1039 S Orange Ave, Newark 7,260 12/09/2024
10-12 Palm St, Newark 441
16 Palm St, Newark 1,168 01/08/2003 $1
153-155 Smith St, Newark 06/01/2012 $390,000
151 Smith St, Newark 06/01/2012 $390,000
145-147 Smith St, Newark 1,299 10/18/2021
1031 S Orange Ave, Newark 06/20/2008 $1
149 Smith St, Newark 2,134 04/07/2026
139 Smith St, Newark 2,023 10/31/2018 $72,500
131 Smith St, Newark 1,483 08/13/1982 $29,900
1029 S Orange Ave, Newark 12/12/2016
1033-1035 S Orange Ave, Newark 441 06/04/2012 $43,227
18 Palm St, Newark 1,836 12/29/2020
143 Smith St, Newark 1,439 11/17/2025
1041 S Orange Ave, Newark 441 01/28/2026
20 Palm St, Newark 2,140 10/02/2024
141 Smith St, Newark 2,084 12/18/1972 $22,500
14 Palm St, Newark 1,387 01/30/2014 $30,000
133-135 Smith St, Newark 2,000 06/14/1976 $24,900
137 Smith St, Newark 2,260 10/11/2005 $232,000

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