Essex County and Newark City property record for 253 S 7th St, Newark, NJ 07103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,236 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,343 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-01780-0000-00029 |
| Primary APN | 14-01780-0000-00029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,236 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 140178000029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 S 7TH ST |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07103-3669 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X100 |
| Legal Block | 1780 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
253 S 7th St is owned by a company that bought it in April 2016.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 290 SPRINGFIELD AVE, 3249, NEWARK, NJ 07103-7010 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage GENESIS CAPITAL LLC |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer OS NATIONAL LLC, OS NAT'L LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201633936 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 253 S 7TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103-3669 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | MADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000036493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022036493 |
| Name | GENESIS CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 253 S 7TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103-3669 |
| Document Number | 0000106277 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 106277 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | OS NATIONAL LLC, OS NAT'L LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 902 BROADWAY #6TH NEW YORK NY 100106002, 6TH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-6002 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 S 7th St was $5,343, 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 | $133,600 (-) Land $26,300 Building $107,300 | $133,600 (-) Land $26,300 Building $107,300 | |
| 2025 | $5,343.00 (+5.18%) | $133,600 Land $26,300 Building $107,300 | $133,600 Land $26,300 Building $107,300 |
| 2024 | $5,080.00 | ||
| 2023 | $133,600 Land $26,300 Building $107,300 | $133,600 Land $26,300 Building $107,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,991.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 S 7th 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 253 S 7th 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 809 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 |
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