278 S 6th St, Newark, NJ 07103 Property Records

Essex County and Newark City property record for 278 S 6th St, Newark, NJ 07103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,675 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$164,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$5,599 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-00278-0000-00003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-00278-0000-00003
Alternative APN
  • 140027800003

Interior

Building Area1,675 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Lot Area2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number140027800003
Street Address278 S 6TH ST
CityNEWARK
StateNJ
Zip07103-2310
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description25X100
Legal Block278
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract23000

Owner

Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address278 S 6TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2310
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 10, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018105491
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateDec 7, 2018
Property Address278 S 6TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2310
Document Number0000105491
Instrument DateNov 30, 2018
Instrument105491
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$164.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address278 S 6TH ST NEWARK NJ 071032310, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2310

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Newark City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityNewark City
Unified School DistrictNewark City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$140,000 (-) Land $31,300 Building $108,700$140,000 (-) Land $31,300 Building $108,700
2025$5,599.00 (+5.17%)$140,000 (-) Land $31,300 Building $108,700$140,000 (-) Land $31,300 Building $108,700
2024$5,324.00 (+1.8%)
2023$140,000 Land $31,300 Building $108,700$140,000 Land $31,300 Building $108,700
2022$5,230.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 294,274 people · EPA ID NJ0714001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead4 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Sep 2020
Treatment failure
resolved · Sep 2020
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2022
Lead public education
Mar 2019
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 746 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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