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Last sold for $165,000 on Jul 20, 1993

59 PROSPECT ST

NEWARK, NJ 07105
0
Baths
3,076 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.
55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
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.$165,000 · Jul 20, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,362 (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.$234,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$180,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$234,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$234,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lafayette Street Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
East Side High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07105These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.51,033
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,565 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,222
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,081
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

59 Prospect 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.

  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the largest lots in Newark 07105
  • Older than 94% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Newark 07105

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07105.

Living area3,076 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,914 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size55 ac
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1908Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 59 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewark 07105Essex County
Living areabigger than3,076 ft²54% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than55 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than189723% of homes6% of homes

About 59 Prospect St

When did 59 Prospect St, Newark, NJ last sell?

59 Prospect St, Newark, NJ last sold on Jul 20, 1993 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 59 Prospect St, Newark, NJ built?

59 Prospect St, Newark, NJ was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 59 Prospect St, Newark, NJ?

59 Prospect St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Lafayette Street Elementary School (elementary), rated B; East Side High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Newark City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 59 Prospect St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07105?

Among the 5,676 homes in Newark 07105, it is bigger than 54% of them (3,076 ft² against a typical 2,914 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (55 ac against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 23% of them (1897 against a typical 1908). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 59 Prospect St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 59 Prospect St, Newark, NJ was $9,362. The county assessed it at $234,100.

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