Essex County and Newark City property record for 281 13th Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,365 sqft · built 1970 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,083 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00259-0000-00001-0000-C1105 |
| Primary APN | 14-00259-0000-00001-0000-C1105 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Old Parcel Number | 140025900000000105C005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 13TH AVE |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07103-2435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRMOUNT CONDO UNIT 281 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMOUNT CONDO |
| Legal Block | 259 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
281 13th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 13TH AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022105452 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 281 13TH AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2435 |
| Document Number | 0000105452 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022105452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | MADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $575.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 396 S 10TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2129 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 13TH AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2435 |
| Document Number | 0000105453 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022105453 |
| Name | 1ST 2ND MORTGAGE CO OF NEW JERSEY I |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 13th Ave was $5,083, 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 | $127,100 (-) Land $15,000 Building $112,100 | $127,100 (-) Land $15,000 Building $112,100 | |
| 2025 | $5,083.00 (+5.17%) | $127,100 Land $15,000 Building $112,100 | $127,100 Land $15,000 Building $112,100 |
| 2024 | $4,833.00 | ||
| 2023 | $77,900 (-) Land $15,000 Building $62,900 | $77,900 (-) Land $15,000 Building $62,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,910.00 (+0.07%) | $77,900 Land $15,000 Building $62,900 | $77,900 Land $15,000 Building $62,900 |
| 2021 | $2,908.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 281 13th 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 281 13th 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 282 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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