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$610,838$263 / 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 88How 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 $225,000 on Dec 9, 2011

159 3RD ST

NEWARK, NJ 07107
0
Baths
2,319 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.
3,241 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$611K
$540K low$681K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Dec 9, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,846 (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.$171,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$171,200

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.0.07
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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(7)

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

E
Dr. Alma Flagg Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Barringer High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07107These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,273
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27,326 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,467
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,982
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

159 3rd 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 more than 67% of homes in Lower Roseville
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Lower Roseville
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Lower Roseville
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Newark 07107

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

This home
$265K$896K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Newark 07107.

How it measures up in Newark 07107

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07107.

Estimated value$610,838
CheaperTypical $571,682Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$263
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area2,319 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,012 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size3,241 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,875 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1918Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 159 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLower RosevilleNewark 07107Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$610,83867% of homes61% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26390% of homes80% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than2,319 ft²25% of homes30% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,241 ft²58% of homes57% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than199990% of homes84% of homes92% of homes

About 159 3rd St

How much is 159 3rd St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 3rd St, Newark, NJ is $610,838 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $540,321 to $681,355. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 3rd St, Newark, NJ last sell?

159 3rd St, Newark, NJ last sold on Dec 9, 2011 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 3rd St, Newark, NJ?

159 3rd St, Newark, NJ has 2,319 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 159 3rd St, Newark, NJ built?

159 3rd St, Newark, NJ was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.

What schools serve 159 3rd St, Newark, NJ?

159 3rd St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Dr. Alma Flagg Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Barringer 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 159 3rd St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07107?

Among the 4,547 homes in Newark 07107, it is worth more than 61% of them ($610,838 against a typical $571,682), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($263 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 30% of them (2,319 ft² against a typical 3,012 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (3,241 ft² against a typical 2,875 ft²) and it is newer than 84% of them (1999 against a typical 1918). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 36% 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 159 3rd St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 3rd St, Newark, NJ was $6,846. The county assessed it at $171,200.

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