Essex County and Newark City property record for 53 Howard St, Newark, NJ 07103
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,240 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 5.55 acres (241,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $243,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ABATED |
| Primary APN | ABATED |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 241,980 sqft |
| Street Address | 53 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07103-3446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | 241978 SF |
| Legal Subdivision | SOCIETY HILL/UNIVERSITY HEIGHT |
| Legal Block | 229 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 6400 |
53 Howard St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2019.
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 | 53 HOWARD ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103-3446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20196631 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 53 HOWARD ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103-3446 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | AVENUE 365 LENDER SERVICES, AVENUE 365 LENDER SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021095393 |
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| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021095393 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 HOWARD ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103-3446 |
| Document Number | 0000006631 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6631 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $243.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 HOWARD ST NEWARK NJ 071033446, NEWARK, NJ 07103-3446 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 53 HOWARD ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103-3446 |
| Document Number | 0000089661 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 89661 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $142.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 384 MAIN ST #1335 ORANGE NJ 070502722, 1335, ORANGE, NJ 07050-2722 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Howard St was $6,430, 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 | $160,800 (-) Land $35,000 Building $125,800 | $160,800 (-) Land $35,000 Building $125,800 | |
| 2025 | $6,430.00 (+5.15%) | $160,800 Land $35,000 Building $125,800 | $160,800 Land $35,000 Building $125,800 |
| 2024 | $6,115.00 | ||
| 2023 | $160,800 Land $35,000 Building $125,800 | $160,800 Land $35,000 Building $125,800 | |
| 2022 | $6,007.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2008–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · 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 53 Howard 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 224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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