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$288,559$294 / 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 90How 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 $17,500 on Oct 30, 2008

259 ROSE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07108
0
Baths
981 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.
666 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$289K
$260K low$317K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$17,500 · Oct 30, 2008
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.$288,559
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$230,847

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,599 (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.$115,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$91,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$115,000

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.0.01
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Absentee owner
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

259 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 less than 97% of homes in Newark 07108
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Newark 07108
  • Among the smallest homes in Newark 07108
  • Among the smallest lots in West Side
  • Older than 80% 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 3% 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$288,559
CheaperTypical $447,491Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$294
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area981 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,692 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size666 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,615 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 259 Rose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest SideNewark 07108Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$288,5597% of homes3% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29491% of homes98% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than981 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than666 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than191537% of homes49% of homes20% of homes

About 259 Rose St

How much is 259 Rose St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 Rose St, Newark, NJ is $288,559 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $259,626 to $317,492. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 Rose St, Newark, NJ last sell?

259 Rose St, Newark, NJ last sold on Oct 30, 2008 for $17,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 259 Rose St, Newark, NJ?

259 Rose St, Newark, NJ has 981 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 259 Rose St, Newark, NJ built?

259 Rose St, Newark, NJ was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 259 Rose St, Newark, NJ?

259 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 259 Rose St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07108?

Among the 2,919 homes in Newark 07108, it is worth more than 3% of them ($288,559 against a typical $447,491), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($294 against a typical $139), it is bigger than almost none of them (981 ft² against a typical 3,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (666 ft² against a typical 3,615 ft²) and it is newer than 49% of them (1915 against a typical 1917). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 3% 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 259 Rose St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Rose St, Newark, NJ was $4,599. The county assessed it at $115,000.

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