Essex County and Newark City property record for 96 Smith St, #98, Newark, NJ 07106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,386 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,071 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,267 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-04200-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 14-04200-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,386 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,071 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 92 ft deep x 4 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 140420000012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 SMITH ST, 98 |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07106-1110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 33.4X92 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY/NEWARK |
| Legal Block | 4200 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
96 Smith St, #98 is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2009.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 590 SANFORD AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07106-2516 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20099012390 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12180 / 616 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 96 SMITH ST # 98, 98, NEWARK, NJ 07106-1110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | COLLEGIATE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 590 SANFORD AVE 592, 592, NEWARK, NJ 07106-2516 |
| Document Number | 0000006449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026006449 |
| Name | VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Smith St, #98 was $5,267, 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 | $131,700 (-) Land $16,600 Building $115,100 | $131,700 (-) Land $16,600 Building $115,100 | |
| 2025 | $5,267.00 (+5.17%) | $131,700 Land $16,600 Building $115,100 | $131,700 Land $16,600 Building $115,100 |
| 2024 | $5,008.00 | ||
| 2023 | $131,700 Land $16,600 Building $115,100 | $131,700 Land $16,600 Building $115,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,920.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Smith St, #98 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
The area around 96 Smith St, #98 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 |
|---|
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 1,052 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 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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