85 Smith St, Newark, NJ 07106 Property Records

Essex County and Newark City property record for 85 Smith St, Newark, NJ 07106 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Square Footage4,256 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Last Sale$554,740 (2026)
Tax Bill$9,502.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-04199-0000-00035
Alternative APN
  • 140419900035

Interior

Building Area4,256 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1923
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 25 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number140419900035
Street Address85 SMITH ST
CityNEWARK
StateNJ
Zip07106-1109
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description25X100
Legal Block4199
Legal Lot Number35
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Minor Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2000
Census Tract2000

Owner

Source: Essex County and Newark City records · APN 14-04199-0000-00035

Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1 METLIFE WAY, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981-1449
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 19, 2026Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
Jan 17, 2024Deed, Transfer · Building or Construction Mortgage
FIRSTLOANS INC
Jan 30, 2024Re-recorded Document
CROSS BRIDGE TITLE LLC, CROSS BRIDGE TITLE
Jan 30, 2024Re-recorded Document · Building or Construction Mortgage
FIRSTLOANS INC
Feb 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SB ONE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 19, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 19, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 30, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202618305
Prior Transfer DateJan 09, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000005673
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateMar 19, 2026
Property Address85 SMITH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07106-1109
Document Number0000018305
Instrument DateDec 02, 2025
Instrument2026018305
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1 METLIFE WAY, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981-1449
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

January 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateJan 17, 2024
Property Address85 SMITH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07106-1109
Document Number0000003118
Instrument DateJan 09, 2024
Instrument2024003118
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 07, 2024
Title CompanyCROSS BRIDGE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,550.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7 GLENWOOD AVE STE 418, 418, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-1041

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address41-51 WATSON AVE # C2U, C2U, NEWARK, NJ 07112

Mortgage

Document Number0000003119
DateJan 17, 2024
Instrument2024003119
Lender
NameFIRSTLOANS INC
AddressBROOKLYN, NY 11219
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2054

January 2024: Re-recorded Document

Document TypeRe-recorded Document
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateJan 30, 2024
Property Address85 SMITH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07106-1109
Document Number0000005673
Instrument DateJan 09, 2024
Instrument2024005673
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2024
Title CompanyCROSS BRIDGE TITLE LLC, CROSS BRIDGE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7 GLENWOOD AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-1055

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address41 WILSON AVE # 51, 51, NEWARK, NJ 07105-3214
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

January 2024: Re-recorded Document

Document TypeRe-recorded Document
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateJan 30, 2024
Property Address85 SMITH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07106-1109
Document Number0000005673
Instrument DateJan 09, 2024
Instrument2024005673
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2025
Title CompanyCROSS BRIDGE TITLE LLC, CROSS BRIDGE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7 GLENWOOD AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-1055

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address41 WILSON AVE # 51, 51, NEWARK, NJ 07105-3214
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000003119
DateJan 30, 2024
Instrument2024003119
Lender
NameFIRSTLOANS INC
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2054

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address85 SMITH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07106-1109
Document Number0000030347
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2020
Title CompanyRIVERSIDE ABSTRACT INC

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address7 GLENWOOD AVE #418 EAST ORANGE NJ 070171055, 418, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-1055

Mortgage

Document Number0000030347
DateMar 18, 2020
Instrument30347
Lender
NameSB ONE BK
Address18 RAILROAD AVE, ROCHELLE PARK, NJ 07662-4105
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Newark City records · Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityNewark City
Unified School DistrictNewark City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$237,600 (-) Land $19,400 Building $218,200$237,600 (-) Land $19,400 Building $218,200
2025$9,502.00 (+98.62%)$237,600 (+88.87%) Land $19,400 Building $218,200$237,600 (+88.87%) Land $19,400 Building $218,200
2024$4,784.00 (+1.81%)
2023$125,800 (-) Land $19,400 Building $106,400$125,800 (-) Land $19,400 Building $106,400
2022$4,699.00 (+0.11%)$125,800 Land $19,400 Building $106,400$125,800 Land $19,400 Building $106,400
2021$4,694.00

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