Essex County and Newark City property record for 131 Sylvan Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,741 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,086 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,934 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00840-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 14-00840-0000-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,741 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,086 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 140084000007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 SYLVAN AVE |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07104-4751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X163.4 |
| Legal Block | 840 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 9600 |
131 Sylvan Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2012.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 SYLVAN AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104-4751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012014735 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 Sylvan Ave was $8,934, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Newark City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Newark City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $223,400 (-) Land $26,800 Building $196,600 | $223,400 (-) Land $26,800 Building $196,600 | |
| 2025 | $8,934.00 (+5.17%) | $223,400 Land $26,800 Building $196,600 | $223,400 Land $26,800 Building $196,600 |
| 2024 | $8,495.00 | ||
| 2023 | $223,400 Land $26,800 Building $196,600 | $223,400 Land $26,800 Building $196,600 | |
| 2022 | $8,346.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Sylvan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 131 Sylvan Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 294,274 people · EPA ID NJ0714001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Sep 2020 Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2022 Lead public education Mar 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 867 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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