Essex County and Newark City property record for 96 Watson Ave, Newark, NJ 07112
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.036 acres (1,551 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,200 (Dec 2007) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-03567-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 14-03567-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 1,551 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 62 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 140356700001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 WATSON AVE |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07112-2640 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | 25X62 TAX LIEN FORECLOSURE |
| Legal Block | 3567 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 4801 |
96 Watson Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2007.
Source: Essex County and Newark City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 920 MAYOR GIBSON, NEWARK, NJ 07102 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5898 / 493 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 2, 1988 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5054000725 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,800 (-) Land $12,800 | $12,800 (-) Land $12,800 |
| 2025 | $12,800 Land $12,800 | $12,800 Land $12,800 |
| 2023 | $12,800 Land $12,800 | $12,800 Land $12,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 96 Watson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 96 Watson Ave 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 534 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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