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$461,120$125 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $285,000 on Mar 29, 2006

12 FOSTER ST

NEWARK, NJ 07114
0
Baths
3,700 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,324 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$461K
$425K low$497K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Mar 29, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,683 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$117,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$117,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$117,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Dayton Street Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Weequahic High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07114These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,535
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,918 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,727
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,057
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

12 Foster St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Newark 07114

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$252K$925K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Newark 07114.

How it measures up in Newark 07114

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07114.

Estimated value$461,120
CheaperTypical $567,804Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$125
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area3,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size3,324 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,875 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 12 Foster St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDaytonNewark 07114Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$461,12037% of homes30% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12513% of homes10% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than3,700 ft²75% of homes56% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,324 ft²35% of homes59% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than191732% of homes41% of homes22% of homes

About 12 Foster St

How much is 12 Foster St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Foster St, Newark, NJ is $461,120 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $425,186 to $497,053. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Foster St, Newark, NJ last sell?

12 Foster St, Newark, NJ last sold on Mar 29, 2006 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 Foster St, Newark, NJ?

12 Foster St, Newark, NJ has 3,700 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 12 Foster St, Newark, NJ built?

12 Foster St, Newark, NJ was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Foster St, Newark, NJ?

12 Foster St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Dayton Street Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Weequahic High School (high), rated F. All sit in Newark City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Foster St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07114?

Among the 1,239 homes in Newark 07114, it is worth more than 30% of them ($461,120 against a typical $567,804), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($125 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 56% of them (3,700 ft² against a typical 3,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (3,324 ft² against a typical 2,875 ft²) and it is newer than 41% of them (1917 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 14% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Foster St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Foster St, Newark, NJ was $4,683. The county assessed it at $117,100.

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