Essex County and Newark City property record for 588 N 5th St, Newark, NJ 07107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3,433 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,898 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00597-0000-00022 |
| Primary APN | 14-00597-0000-00022 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,433 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 140059700022 |
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| Street Address | 588 N 5TH ST |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07107-4317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNICKERBROKER LIFE INSURANCE C |
| Legal Block | 597 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Branch Brook Park listed 1981 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 81000392 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 588 N 5TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07107-4317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 24, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage TOWNE MORTGAGE CO |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage TOWNE MORTGAGE CO |
| May 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FIRST ALLIANCE HM MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12519 / 9427 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012008306 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 588 N 5TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07107-4317 |
| Document Number | 0000041738 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 588 N 5TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07107-4317 |
| Document Number | 0000041738, |
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| Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641738 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 13, 2046 |
| Rate | 6.36% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 588 N 5TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07107-4317 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 588 5TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07107-4317 |
| Document Number | 0000073382 |
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| Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023073382 |
| Name | TOWNE MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TROY, MI 48083 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 294 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 588 N 5TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07107-4317 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 588 N 5TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07107-4317 |
| Document Number | 0000095123 |
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| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021095123 |
| Name | TOWNE MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TROY, MI 48083 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 322 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 588 N 5TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07107-4317 |
| Document Number | 0000045735 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 588 N 5TH ST NEWARK NJ 071072631, NEWARK, NJ 07107-2631 |
| Document Number | 0000045735 |
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| Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 45735 |
| Name | FIRST ALLIANCE HM MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CRANFORD, NJ 07016 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 24, 2048 |
Source: Essex County and Newark City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| 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 | $197,500 (-) Land $45,100 Building $152,400 | $197,500 (-) Land $45,100 Building $152,400 | |
| 2025 | $7,898.00 (+5.17%) | $197,500 (-) Land $45,100 Building $152,400 | $197,500 (-) Land $45,100 Building $152,400 |
| 2024 | $7,510.00 (+1.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $197,500 Land $45,100 Building $152,400 | $197,500 Land $45,100 Building $152,400 | |
| 2022 | $7,378.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 659 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 |
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