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Last sold for $275,000 on Jan 5, 2021

81 THOMAS ST

NEWARK, NJ 07114
0
Baths
3,173 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.
2,026 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1877
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.$275,000 · Jan 5, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,203 (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.$130,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,100

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.0.05
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

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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

E
South Street Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Malcom X Shabazz High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07114These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,535
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,918 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,727
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,057
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

81 Thomas 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 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Newark 07114

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07114.

Living area3,173 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size2,026 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,875 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1877
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 81 Thomas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Broad ValleyNewark 07114Essex County
Living areabigger than3,173 ft²39% of homes44% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,026 ft²26% of homes16% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than18773% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes

About 81 Thomas St

When did 81 Thomas St, Newark, NJ last sell?

81 Thomas St, Newark, NJ last sold on Jan 5, 2021 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 81 Thomas St, Newark, NJ?

81 Thomas St, Newark, NJ has 3,173 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 81 Thomas St, Newark, NJ built?

81 Thomas St, Newark, NJ was built in 1877, making it 149 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 81 Thomas St, Newark, NJ?

81 Thomas St, Newark, NJ is assigned to South Street Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Malcom X Shabazz 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 81 Thomas St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07114?

Among the 1,239 homes in Newark 07114, it is bigger than 44% of them (3,173 ft² against a typical 3,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (2,026 ft² against a typical 2,875 ft²) and it is newer than 2% of them (1877 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 81 Thomas St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Thomas St, Newark, NJ was $5,203. The county assessed it at $130,100.

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