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Last sold for $65,000 on Nov 4, 1996

5 COTTAGE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07102
0
Baths
15,978 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$65,000 · Nov 4, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$84,347 (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.$3,264,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$700,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,564,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,264,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,264,200

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.0.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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 · 0.9 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

5 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Newark 07102
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Newark 07102

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07102.

Living area15,978 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,120 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 3,136 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 5 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewark 07102Essex County
Living areabigger than15,978 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac79% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than191743% of homes22% of homes

About 5 Cottage St

When did 5 Cottage St, Newark, NJ last sell?

5 Cottage St, Newark, NJ last sold on Nov 4, 1996 for $65,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Cottage St, Newark, NJ?

5 Cottage St, Newark, NJ has 15,978 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 5 Cottage St, Newark, NJ built?

5 Cottage St, Newark, NJ was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 5 Cottage St, Newark, NJ?

5 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 5 Cottage St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07102?

Among the 969 homes in Newark 07102, it is bigger than almost all of them (15,978 ft² against a typical 2,120 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 3,136 ft²) and it is newer than 43% of them (1917 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5 Cottage St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Cottage St, Newark, NJ was $84,347. The county assessed it at $3,264,200.

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