Essex County and Newark City property record for 398 Walnut St, Newark, NJ 07105
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,760 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,513 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,934 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 14-00986-0000-00008 |
| Primary APN | 14-00986-0000-00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,760 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,513 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 140098600008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 398 WALNUT ST |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07105-2708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X100.5 |
| Legal Block | 986 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 7200 |
398 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2007.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 398 WALNUT ST, NEWARK, NJ 07105-2708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6099 / 175 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007133009 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 398 Walnut St was $6,934, 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 | $173,400 (-) Land $71,300 Building $102,100 | $173,400 (-) Land $71,300 Building $102,100 | |
| 2025 | $6,934.00 (+5.16%) | $173,400 Land $71,300 Building $102,100 | $173,400 Land $71,300 Building $102,100 |
| 2024 | $6,594.00 | ||
| 2023 | $173,400 Land $71,300 Building $102,100 | $173,400 Land $71,300 Building $102,100 | |
| 2022 | $6,478.00 |
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 398 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 398 Walnut 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 1,555 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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