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$559,090$177 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $345,000 on Jan 27, 2010

253 ROSE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07108
0
Baths
3,166 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.
2,400 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$559K
$508K low$610K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$345,000 · Jan 27, 2010
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$225,605
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$180,484
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.59%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$333,485
MAJESTIC HOME MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Jan 27, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,410 (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.$210,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$185,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$210,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$210,300

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.0.06
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Cleveland Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Central High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07108These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,419
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,727 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,752
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,561
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

253 Rose 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 85% of homes in Newark 07108
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Newark 07108
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Newark 07108

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

This home
$281K$681K

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Newark 07108.

How it measures up in Newark 07108

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07108.

Estimated value$559,090
CheaperTypical $447,491Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area3,166 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,692 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size2,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,615 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 253 Rose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest SideNewark 07108Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$559,09082% of homes85% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17730% of homes72% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than3,166 ft²60% of homes37% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,400 ft²13% of homes8% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than200795% of homes96% of homes97% of homes

About 253 Rose St

How much is 253 Rose St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Rose St, Newark, NJ is $559,090 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $508,393 to $609,787. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Rose St, Newark, NJ last sell?

253 Rose St, Newark, NJ last sold on Jan 27, 2010 for $345,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 Rose St, Newark, NJ?

253 Rose St, Newark, NJ has 3,166 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 253 Rose St, Newark, NJ built?

253 Rose St, Newark, NJ was built in 2007, making it 19 years old.

What schools serve 253 Rose St, Newark, NJ?

253 Rose St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Cleveland Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Central 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 253 Rose St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07108?

Among the 2,919 homes in Newark 07108, it is worth more than 85% of them ($559,090 against a typical $447,491), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($177 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 37% of them (3,166 ft² against a typical 3,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (2,400 ft² against a typical 3,615 ft²) and it is newer than 96% of them (2007 against a typical 1917). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 31% 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 253 Rose St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Rose St, Newark, NJ was $8,410. The county assessed it at $210,300.

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