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$612,948$151 / 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 80How 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 $82,500 on Jun 11, 1991

23 JAMES ST

NEWARK, NJ 07102
0
Baths
4,051 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.
1,568 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1867
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$613K
$488K low$738K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$82,500 · Jun 11, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,562 (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.$164,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$164,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$164,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
83
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.04
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

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

H
Barringer High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Sussex Avenue Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07102These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,463
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,858 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,118
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,691
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

23 James 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 89% of homes in Downtown Newark
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Newark 07102

What homes are worth in Newark 07102

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

This home
$262K$920K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Newark 07102.

How it measures up in Newark 07102

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07102.

Estimated value$612,948
CheaperTypical $500,111Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area4,051 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,093 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1867
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 23 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown NewarkNewark 07102Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$612,94889% of homes67% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15119% of homes33% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than4,051 ft²88% of homes72% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,568 ft²17% of homes15% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than18673% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 23 James St

How much is 23 James St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 23 James St, Newark, NJ is $612,948 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $487,894 to $738,002. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 23 James St, Newark, NJ last sell?

23 James St, Newark, NJ last sold on Jun 11, 1991 for $82,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 23 James St, Newark, NJ?

23 James St, Newark, NJ has 4,051 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 23 James St, Newark, NJ built?

23 James St, Newark, NJ was built in 1867, making it 159 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 23 James St, Newark, NJ?

23 James St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Barringer High School (high), rated F; Sussex Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Newark City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 23 James St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07102?

Among the 949 homes in Newark 07102, it is worth more than 67% of them ($612,948 against a typical $500,111), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($151 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 72% of them (4,051 ft² against a typical 2,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 3,093 ft²) and it is newer than almost none of them (1867 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 37% 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 23 James St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 23 James St, Newark, NJ was $6,562. The county assessed it at $164,100.

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