Essex County and Newark City property record for 157 Fairmount Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,681 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,370 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00258-0000-00042 |
| Primary APN | 14-00258-0000-00042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,681 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 140025800042 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 FAIRMOUNT AVE |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07103-2432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X100 |
| Legal Block | 258 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
157 Fairmount Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 FAIRMOUNT AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2432 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FINANCIAL FREEDOM MTG |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000035543 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 157 FAIRMOUNT AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000077100 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 157 FAIRMOUNT AVE NEWARK NJ 071032432, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000077100 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 77100 |
| Name | FINANCIAL FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Address | MARLTON, NJ 08053 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 4, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 157 FAIRMOUNT AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000035543 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2022035543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 FAIRMOUNT AVE, 157, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2432 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 FAIRMOUNT AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2432 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Fairmount Ave was $6,370, 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 | $159,300 (-) Land $26,300 Building $133,000 | $159,300 (-) Land $26,300 Building $133,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,370.00 (+5.15%) | $159,300 Land $26,300 Building $133,000 | $159,300 Land $26,300 Building $133,000 |
| 2024 | $6,058.00 | ||
| 2023 | $159,300 Land $26,300 Building $133,000 | $159,300 Land $26,300 Building $133,000 | |
| 2022 | $5,951.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Fairmount 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 Fairmount 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 282 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 |
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