Essex County and Newark City property record for 189 Custer Ave, Newark, NJ 07112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,290 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,498 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,329 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-03603-0000-00063-01 |
| Primary APN | 14-03603-0000-00063-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 5,290 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Lot Area | 3,498 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 14036030000000630001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 CUSTER AVE |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07112-2140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3500 SF |
| Legal Block | 3603 |
| Legal Lot Number | 63.1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 5100 |
189 Custer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 CUSTER AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202432560 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2015099971 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 189 CUSTER AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2140 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES RESWARE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000035643 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021035643 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 312 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 189 Custer Ave was $11,329, 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 | $283,300 (-) Land $28,800 Building $254,500 | $283,300 (-) Land $28,800 Building $254,500 | |
| 2025 | $11,329.00 (+5.16%) | $283,300 Land $28,800 Building $254,500 | $283,300 Land $28,800 Building $254,500 |
| 2024 | $10,773.00 | ||
| 2023 | $283,300 Land $28,800 Building $254,500 | $283,300 Land $28,800 Building $254,500 | |
| 2022 | $10,584.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 189 Custer 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 189 Custer 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 |
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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 1,107 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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