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279 ROSE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07108
0
Baths
2,348 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,992 (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.$49,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$49,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
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.

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 · 0.4 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

279 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 94% 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.

Lot size2,348 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,572 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

How 279 Rose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest SideNewark 07108Essex County
Lot sizebigger than2,348 ft²10% of homes6% of homes8% of homes

About 279 Rose St

When did 279 Rose St, Newark, NJ last sell?

279 Rose St, Newark, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 279 Rose St, Newark, NJ?

279 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.

What are the property taxes on 279 Rose St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Rose St, Newark, NJ was $1,992. The county assessed it at $49,800.

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