Essex County and Newark City property record for 237 N 5th St, Newark, NJ 07107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,091 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,590 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-01915-0000-00040 |
| Primary APN | 14-01915-0000-00040 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,091 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 140191500040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 N 5TH ST |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07107-2224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X100 |
| Legal Block | 1915 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
237 N 5th St is owned by a company that bought it in February 2004.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 146N FERRY ST, 1044, NEWARK, NJ 07105-2113 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6047 / 407 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 237 N 5TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07107-2224 |
| Document Number | 0000047919 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 47919 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $140.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 146B FERRY ST #1044 NEWARK NJ 071052195, 1044, NEWARK, NJ 07105-2195 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 N 5th St was $6,590, 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 | $164,800 (-) Land $18,800 Building $146,000 | $164,800 (-) Land $18,800 Building $146,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,590.00 (+5.15%) | $164,800 Land $18,800 Building $146,000 | $164,800 Land $18,800 Building $146,000 |
| 2024 | $6,267.00 | ||
| 2023 | $164,800 Land $18,800 Building $146,000 | $164,800 Land $18,800 Building $146,000 | |
| 2022 | $6,156.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 N 5th St 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 237 N 5th 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 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 513 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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