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$546,683$236 / 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

861 S 15TH ST

NEWARK, NJ 07108
0
Baths
2,318 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.
3,341 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$547K
$486K low$607K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,803 (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.$145,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$132,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,100

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.0.08
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(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
Hawthorne Avenue Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Central High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07108These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,419
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,727 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,752
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,561
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

861 S 15th 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 74% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Clinton Hill
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Clinton Hill
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Newark 07108

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

This home
$322K$912K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Newark 07108.

How it measures up in Newark 07108

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07108.

Estimated value$546,683
CheaperTypical $577,474Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$236
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area2,318 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,669 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size3,341 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,572 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 861 S 15th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClinton HillNewark 07108Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$546,68333% of homes37% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23689% of homes85% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than2,318 ft²11% of homes17% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,341 ft²39% of homes41% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than190517% of homes16% of homes11% of homes

About 861 S 15th St

How much is 861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ is $546,683 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $486,006 to $607,360. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ last sell?

861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ?

861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ has 2,318 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ built?

861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ?

861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Central 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 861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07108?

Among the 2,919 homes in Newark 07108, it is worth more than 37% of them ($546,683 against a typical $577,474), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($236 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 17% of them (2,318 ft² against a typical 3,669 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (3,341 ft² against a typical 3,572 ft²) and it is newer than 16% of them (1905 against a typical 1917). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 26% 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 861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 861 S 15th St, Newark, NJ was $5,803. The county assessed it at $145,100.

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