Essex County and Newark City property record for 557 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,199 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-01789-0000-00031 |
| Primary APN | 14-01789-0000-00031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 140178900031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 S ORANGE AVE |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07103-1340 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | 25X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW WEST DEVELOPERS LLC |
| Legal Block | 1789 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 134 BLOOMFIELD AVE, PATERSON, NJ 07503-2604 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12476 / 1103 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 1988 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5141000617 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 557 S ORANGE AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07103-1340 |
| Document Number | 0000032343 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023032343 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 BLOOMFIELD AVE, PATERSON, NJ 07503-2604 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 BLOOMFIELD AVE, PATERSON, NJ 07503-2604 |
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 | $55,000 (-) Land $55,000 | $55,000 (-) Land $55,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,199.00 (+5.16%) | $55,000 (-) Land $55,000 | $55,000 (-) Land $55,000 |
| 2024 | $2,091.00 (+1.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $55,000 (-) Land $55,000 | $55,000 (-) Land $55,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,054.00 (+0.05%) | $55,000 Land $55,000 | $55,000 Land $55,000 |
| 2021 | $2,053.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 443 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, Xfinity.
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