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$625,692$158 / 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 79How 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

68 JAMES ST

NEWARK, NJ 07102
0
Baths
3,970 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.
1,394 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1907
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$626K
$497K low$754K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,835 (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.$145,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.03
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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

H
Barringer High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Sussex Avenue Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Newark City 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

68 James 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 68% of homes in Newark 07102
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 87% 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
$262K$920K

This home is worth more than 68% 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$625,692
CheaperTypical $500,111Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area3,970 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size1,394 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,093 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1907
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 68 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewark 07102Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$625,69268% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15836% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than3,970 ft²71% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,394 ft²12% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than190737% of homes13% of homes

About 68 James St

How much is 68 James St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 68 James St, Newark, NJ is $625,692 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $497,057 to $754,327. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 68 James St, Newark, NJ last sell?

68 James St, Newark, NJ last sold on Mar 2, 1990, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 68 James St, Newark, NJ?

68 James St, Newark, NJ has 3,970 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 68 James St, Newark, NJ built?

68 James St, Newark, NJ was built in 1907, making it 119 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 68 James St, Newark, NJ?

68 James St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Barringer High School (high), rated F; Sussex Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Newark City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 68 James St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07102?

Among the 949 homes in Newark 07102, it is worth more than 68% of them ($625,692 against a typical $500,111), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($158 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 71% of them (3,970 ft² against a typical 2,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (1,394 ft² against a typical 3,093 ft²) and it is newer than 37% of them (1907 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 39% 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 68 James St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 68 James St, Newark, NJ was $5,835. The county assessed it at $145,900.

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