181 Walnut St, Newark, NJ 07105 Property Records

Essex County and Newark City property record for 181 Walnut St, Newark, NJ 07105

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,936 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.055 acres (2,374 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$415,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$9,534 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Sale
Apr 2021 Foreclosure
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-00940-0000-00035

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-00940-0000-00035
Alternative APN
  • 140094000035

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,936 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area2,374 sqft (0.055 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number140094000035
Street Address181 WALNUT ST
CityNEWARK
StateNJ
Zip07105-1215
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description25X95
Legal Block940
Legal Lot Number35
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract7800

Owner

181 Walnut St is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2025.

Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address41 HAMILTON AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032-1804
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 6, 2022Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE, MYTITLEDIRECT COM
Apr 14, 2021Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
MARIO ESPADA
May 18, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
ADVISORS MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202263234
Last Transfer DateJan 29, 2025
Transfer Doc0000007221
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateJul 6, 2022
Property Address181 WALNUT ST, NEWARK, NJ 07105-1215
Document Number0000063234
Instrument DateJun 22, 2022
Instrument2022063234
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2022
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, MYTITLEDIRECT COM

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,037.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1140 PEACH TREE LN, 1140, MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092-2211

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address181 WALNUT ST, NEWARK, NJ 07105-1215

April 2021: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateApr 14, 2021
Property Address181 WALNUT ST, NEWARK, NJ 07105-1215
Document Number2021046315
Instrument DateMar 4, 2021
Instrument2021046315
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 14, 2021
Title CompanyEXECUTIVE ABSTRACT TITLE AGENCY LLC, EXECUTIVE ABSTRACT TTL AGCY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$712.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1140 PEACH TREE LN, MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092-2211

Mortgage

Document Number2021046322
DateApr 14, 2021
Instrument2021046322
Lender
NameMARIO ESPADA
TypePrivate Party
Address51 MARNE ST, NEWARK, NJ 07105
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateMay 18, 2017
Property Address181 WALNUT ST, NEWARK, NJ 07105-1215
Document Number0000042977
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2017
Instrument42977
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2019
Title CompanyATS TITLE AGENCY, ATS TITLE AGCY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$260.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address181 WALNUT ST NEWARK NJ 071051215, NEWARK, NJ 07105-1215

Mortgage

Document Number42978
DateMay 18, 2017
Instrument42978
Lender
NameADVISORS MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressOCEAN, NJ 07712
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 17, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 181 Walnut St was $9,534, up 37.8% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Newark City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityNewark City
Unified School DistrictNewark City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$238,400 (-) Land $69,800 Building $168,600$238,400 (-) Land $69,800 Building $168,600
2025$9,534.00 (+37.83%)$238,400 Land $69,800 Building $168,600$238,400 Land $69,800 Building $168,600
2024$6,917.00
2023$181,900 Land $69,800 Building $112,100$181,900 Land $69,800 Building $112,100
2022$6,795.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 181 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1980.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1980–2000)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 5
Most Recent ClaimSep 2000 · river or lake 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.

Wildfire

The area around 181 Walnut 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 294,274 people · EPA ID NJ0714001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead4 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Sep 2020
Treatment failure
resolved · Sep 2020
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2022
Lead public education
Mar 2019
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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: Newark Fiber, T-Mobile, Xfinity.

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