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$414,375$250 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

281 ROSE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07108
0
Baths
1,657 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.
2,344 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$414K
$365K low$463K high
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.$312,875
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$250,300
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.24%
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.$101,500
EMIGRANT MORTGAGE · E · recorded Mar 26, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,223 (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.$130,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$106,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,600

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.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.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

281 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 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Newark 07108
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Newark 07108
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Newark 07108
  • Older than 91% 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
$282K$686K

This home is worth more than 33% 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$414,375
CheaperTypical $448,120Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$250
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,657 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,666 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size2,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,572 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 281 Rose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest SideNewark 07108Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$414,37547% of homes33% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25072% of homes94% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,657 ft²23% of homes6% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,344 ft²10% of homes6% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than190012% of homes10% of homes9% of homes

About 281 Rose St

How much is 281 Rose St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Rose St, Newark, NJ is $414,375 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $365,470 to $463,280. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Rose St, Newark, NJ last sell?

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

How big is 281 Rose St, Newark, NJ?

281 Rose St, Newark, NJ has 1,657 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 281 Rose St, Newark, NJ built?

281 Rose St, Newark, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Rose St, Newark, NJ?

281 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 281 Rose St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07108?

Among the 2,919 homes in Newark 07108, it is worth more than 33% of them ($414,375 against a typical $448,120), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($250 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,657 ft² against a typical 3,666 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,344 ft² against a typical 3,572 ft²) and it is newer than 10% of them (1900 against a typical 1917). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 11% 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 281 Rose St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Rose St, Newark, NJ was $5,223. The county assessed it at $130,600.

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