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$411,049$297 / 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 89How 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 $107,000 on Apr 6, 2002

72 ALEXANDER ST

NEWARK, NJ 07106
0
Baths
1,385 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.
0.1 ac
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

$411K
$366K low$456K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$107,000 · Apr 6, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,203 (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.$105,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$105,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$105,100

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.0.10
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
Alexander Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · 0.1 mi
H
West Side High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07106These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.109

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,389
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24,908 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,852
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,522
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

72 Alexander 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 less than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Lower Vailsburg
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Newark 07106
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Lower Vailsburg
  • Older than 91% of homes in Newark 07106

What homes are worth in Newark 07106

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

This home
$318K$816K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Newark 07106.

How it measures up in Newark 07106

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07106.

Estimated value$411,049
CheaperTypical $506,204Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$297
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,385 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,559 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1907
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 72 Alexander St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLower VailsburgNewark 07106Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$411,04916% of homes14% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29786% of homes86% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,385 ft²12% of homes11% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac76% of homes73% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than190711% of homes9% of homes13% of homes

About 72 Alexander St

How much is 72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ is $411,049 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $365,601 to $456,497. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ last sell?

72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ last sold on Apr 6, 2002 for $107,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ?

72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ has 1,385 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ built?

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

What schools serve 72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ?

72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Alexander Street Elementary School (elementary); West Side 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 72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07106?

Among the 4,932 homes in Newark 07106, it is worth more than 14% of them ($411,049 against a typical $506,204), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($297 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,385 ft² against a typical 2,559 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 9% of them (1907 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 10% 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 72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Alexander St, Newark, NJ was $4,203. The county assessed it at $105,100.

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