388 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 Property Records

Essex County and Newark City property record for 388 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Lot Size0.117 acres (5,075 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,500,000 (Feb 2025)
Tax Bill$2,787 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-01839-0000-00006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-01839-0000-00006
Alternative APN
  • 140183900006

Exterior

Lot Area5,075 sqft (0.117 acres)
Lot Dimensions148 ft deep x 1 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number140183900006
Street Address388 CENTRAL AVE
CityNEWARK
StateNJ
Zip07103-2840
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal Description34.1X148.8
Legal Block1839
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract1100

Owner

388 Central Ave, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2025.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address394 CENTRAL AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2840
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 4, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 4, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 16, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20257647
Prior Transfer DateOct 11, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0012067508
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 388 Central Ave was $2,787, up 5.2% from the year before.

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$69,700 (-) Land $69,700$69,700 (-) Land $69,700
2025$2,787.00 (+5.17%)$69,700 Land $69,700$69,700 Land $69,700
2024$2,650.00
2023$69,700 Land $69,700$69,700 Land $69,700
2022$2,603.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 388 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 388 Central 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 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 734 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: Andrena, T-Mobile.

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