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Last sold for $129,000 on Jul 10, 2014

79 RICHELIEU PL

NEWARK, NJ 07106
0
Baths
1,406 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.
3,123 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,000 · Jul 10, 2014
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$126,663
WELLS FARGO BK · recorded Jul 10, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,291 (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.$132,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$132,300

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.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.07
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(1)

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
Lincoln Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
West Side High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

79 Richelieu 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.

  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Upper Vailsburg
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Newark 07106

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

Living area1,406 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size3,123 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 79 Richelieu Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUpper VailsburgNewark 07106Essex County
Living areabigger than1,406 ft²10% of homes12% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,123 ft²23% of homes25% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than192249% of homes36% of homes28% of homes

About 79 Richelieu Pl

When did 79 Richelieu Pl, Newark, NJ last sell?

79 Richelieu Pl, Newark, NJ last sold on Jul 10, 2014 for $129,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Richelieu Pl, Newark, NJ?

79 Richelieu Pl, Newark, NJ has 1,406 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 79 Richelieu Pl, Newark, NJ built?

79 Richelieu Pl, Newark, NJ was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Richelieu Pl, Newark, NJ?

79 Richelieu Pl, Newark, NJ is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; 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 79 Richelieu Pl, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07106?

Among the 4,932 homes in Newark 07106, it is bigger than 12% of them (1,406 ft² against a typical 2,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (3,123 ft² against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 36% of them (1922 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 79 Richelieu Pl, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Richelieu Pl, Newark, NJ was $5,291. The county assessed it at $132,300.

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