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$734,068$99 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $230,000 on Apr 8, 2004

54 SAINT JAMES PL

NEWARK, NJ 07112
0
Baths
7,448 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$734K
$675K low$793K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Apr 8, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,629 (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.$265,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$265,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$265,800

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.0.12
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(3)

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
George Washington Carver Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Weequahic High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07112These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,255
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,489 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,722
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,546
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

54 Saint James Pl 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 87% of homes in Newark 07112
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Essex County
  • Among the largest homes in Newark 07112
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Newark 07112

What homes are worth in Newark 07112

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$197K$935K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Newark 07112.

How it measures up in Newark 07112

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07112.

Estimated value$734,068
CheaperTypical $551,700Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area7,448 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,252 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 54 Saint James Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewark 07112Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$734,06887% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$992% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than7,448 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac85% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than192655% of homes38% of homes

About 54 Saint James Pl

How much is 54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ is $734,068 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $675,218 to $792,918. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ last sell?

54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ last sold on Apr 8, 2004 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ?

54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ has 7,448 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ built?

54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ?

54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ is assigned to George Washington Carver Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Weequahic 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 54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07112?

Among the 4,041 homes in Newark 07112, it is worth more than 87% of them ($734,068 against a typical $551,700), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($99 against a typical $179), it is bigger than almost all of them (7,448 ft² against a typical 3,252 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 55% of them (1926 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 55% 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 54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Saint James Pl, Newark, NJ was $10,629. The county assessed it at $265,800.

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