Essex County and Newark City property record for 157 Sylvan Ave, Newark, NJ 07104 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,964 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,299 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,559 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00840-0000-00020 |
| Primary APN | 14-00840-0000-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,964 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,299 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 172 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 140084000020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 SYLVAN AVE |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07104-3603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X172 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANCISCO & BARHORN |
| Legal Block | 840 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 9600 |
Source: Essex County and Newark City records · APN 14-00840-0000-00020
Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 SYLVAN AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104-3603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 03, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FORTUNE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE UNLIMITED |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 1991 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 1991 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 01, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5160 / 626 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000074882 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Property Address | 157 SYLVAN AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104-3603 |
| Document Number | 0000074882 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025074882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Title Company | FORTUNE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 SYLVAN AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104-3603 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 SYLVAN AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104-3603 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 157 SYLVAN AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104-3603 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | SAND LANE TITLE AGENCY LLC, SAFE LAND TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021119792 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021119792 |
| Name | MORTGAGE UNLIMITED |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GARFIELD, NJ 07026 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
Source: Essex County and Newark City records · Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Newark City School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $139,000 (-) Land $27,200 Building $111,800 | $139,000 (-) Land $27,200 Building $111,800 | |
| 2025 | $5,559.00 (+5.16%) | $139,000 (-) Land $27,200 Building $111,800 | $139,000 (-) Land $27,200 Building $111,800 |
| 2024 | $5,286.00 (+1.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $139,000 Land $27,200 Building $111,800 | $139,000 Land $27,200 Building $111,800 | |
| 2022 | $5,193.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (34013C), updated September 24, 2020 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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