Essex County and Newark City property record for 231 Shephard Ave, Newark, NJ 07112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,900 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,243 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $11,317 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-03625-0000-00022 |
| Primary APN | 14-03625-0000-00022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,900 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,243 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 140362500022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 SHEPHARD AVE |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07112-1843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 42X101 |
| Legal Block | 3625 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 4600 |
231 Shephard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 SHEPHARD AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-1843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202223577 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 231 SHEPHARD AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-1843 |
| Document Number | 0000023577 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022023577 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | MADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES, MADISON STLMT SVCS NJ LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $792.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 CHIMNEY RIDGE DR, 48, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960-4721 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 SHEPHARD AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-1843 |
| Document Number | 0000023578 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022023578 |
| Name | JERSEY MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Shephard Ave was $11,317, 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 | $283,000 (-) Land $28,100 Building $254,900 | $283,000 (-) Land $28,100 Building $254,900 | |
| 2025 | $11,317.00 (+5.16%) | $283,000 Land $28,100 Building $254,900 | $283,000 Land $28,100 Building $254,900 |
| 2024 | $10,762.00 | ||
| 2023 | $283,000 Land $28,100 Building $254,900 | $283,000 Land $28,100 Building $254,900 | |
| 2022 | $6,963.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 Shephard 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 231 Shephard 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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