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79 PROSPECT ST

NEWARK, NJ 07105
0
Baths
4,199 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38,934 (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.$973,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$320,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$653,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$973,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$973,600

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.0.10
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

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

79 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Newark 07105

How it measures up in Newark 07105

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

Lot size4,199 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

How 79 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewark 07105Essex County
Lot sizebigger than4,199 ft²84% of homes34% of homes

About 79 Prospect St

When did 79 Prospect St, Newark, NJ last sell?

79 Prospect St, Newark, NJ last sold on Sep 30, 1992, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 79 Prospect St, Newark, NJ?

79 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.

What are the property taxes on 79 Prospect St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Prospect St, Newark, NJ was $38,934. The county assessed it at $973,600.

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