Essex County and Newark City property record for 255 S 7th St, Newark, NJ 07103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,004 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,335 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-01780-0000-00030 |
| Primary APN | 14-01780-0000-00030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,004 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 | 140178000030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 S 7TH ST |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07103-2412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X100 |
| Legal Block | 1780 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
255 S 7th St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 1997.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 HENDRICKS AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301-2458 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5504 / 848 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 S 7th St was $5,335, 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 | $133,400 (-) Land $26,300 Building $107,100 | $133,400 (-) Land $26,300 Building $107,100 | |
| 2025 | $5,335.00 (+5.16%) | $133,400 Land $26,300 Building $107,100 | $133,400 Land $26,300 Building $107,100 |
| 2024 | $5,073.00 | ||
| 2023 | $133,400 Land $26,300 Building $107,100 | $133,400 Land $26,300 Building $107,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,983.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 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 255 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 |
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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 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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