Essex County and Newark City property record for 138 Jackson St, Newark, NJ 07105
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,295 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7,734 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 14-01984-0000-00040 |
| Primary APN | 14-01984-0000-00040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,295 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 140198400040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 JACKSON ST |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07105-2104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X100 |
| Legal Block | 1984 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 7700 |
138 Jackson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2008.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 JACKSON ST, NEWARK, NJ 07105-2104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5806 / 12 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008085218 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Jackson St was $7,734, 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 | $193,400 (-) Land $71,300 Building $122,100 | $193,400 (-) Land $71,300 Building $122,100 | |
| 2025 | $7,734.00 (+5.15%) | $193,400 Land $71,300 Building $122,100 | $193,400 Land $71,300 Building $122,100 |
| 2024 | $7,355.00 | ||
| 2023 | $193,400 Land $71,300 Building $122,100 | $193,400 Land $71,300 Building $122,100 | |
| 2022 | $7,225.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Jackson St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1984 · Coastal Storms & Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 138 Jackson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,555 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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