Essex County and Newark City property record for 157 4th Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,227 sqft · built 1877 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,167 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,794 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00529-0000-00042 |
| Primary APN | 14-00529-0000-00042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,227 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1877 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1877 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,167 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 140052900042 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 4TH AVE, 157 |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07104-3361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 39.6X80 43 |
| Legal Block | 529 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 8700 |
157 4th Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2004.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 4TH AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104-3361 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6041 / 25 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 157 4TH AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104-3361 |
| Document Number | 0000069937 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 4TH AVE NEWARK NJ 071042607, NEWARK, NJ 07104-2607 |
| Document Number | 0000069937 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69937 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20401 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 8, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 4th Ave was $8,794, 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 | $219,900 (-) Land $36,600 Building $183,300 | $219,900 (-) Land $36,600 Building $183,300 | |
| 2025 | $8,794.00 (+5.17%) | $219,900 Land $36,600 Building $183,300 | $219,900 Land $36,600 Building $183,300 |
| 2024 | $8,362.00 | ||
| 2023 | $219,900 Land $36,600 Building $183,300 | $219,900 Land $36,600 Building $183,300 | |
| 2022 | $8,215.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 157 4th Ave 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 |
|---|
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 1,196 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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