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$828,950$477 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $600,000 on Dec 21, 2022

40 COTTAGE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07102
0
Baths
1,737 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1879
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$829K
$759K low$899K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$600,000 · Dec 21, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,367 (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.$633,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$270,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$362,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$633,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$633,400

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.0.20
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
Marshall Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.4 mi
M
South Orange Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: South Orange-Maplewood 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

40 Cottage 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 94% of homes in Newark 07102
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Newark 07102
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Newark 07102
  • Older than 98% of homes in Essex County

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
$249K$916K

This home is worth more than 94% 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$828,950
CheaperTypical $498,135Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$477
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,737 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,120 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 3,136 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1879
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 40 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewark 07102Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$828,95094% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$477almost all homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,737 ft²45% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac75% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than18797% of homes2% of homes

About 40 Cottage St

How much is 40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ is $828,950 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $759,148 to $898,752. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ last sell?

40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ last sold on Dec 21, 2022 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ?

40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ has 1,737 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ built?

40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ was built in 1879, making it 147 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ?

40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Marshall Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; South Orange Middle School (middle), rated B+; Columbia High School (high), rated B-. All sit in South Orange-Maplewood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07102?

Among the 969 homes in Newark 07102, it is worth more than 94% of them ($828,950 against a typical $498,135), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($477 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,737 ft² against a typical 2,120 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 3,136 ft²) and it is newer than 7% of them (1879 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 66% 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 40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Cottage St, Newark, NJ was $16,367. The county assessed it at $633,400.

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