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$150,000$71 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $165,000 on Jan 9, 2018

96 ROME ST

NEWARK, NJ 07105
0
Baths
2,112 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$150K
$142K low$158K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Jan 9, 2018
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$150,000
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$120,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,586 (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.$189,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$189,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,700

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.58%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.0.06
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(2)

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(5)

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

E
Ann Street Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
East Side High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

96 Rome 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Newark 07105
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Newark 07105
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Newark 07105
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Newark 07105

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

This home
$295K$885K

This home is worth less than almost all 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.

Estimated value$150,000
CheaperTypical $558,753Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,904 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1908Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 96 Rome St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewark 07105Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,000almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$71almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,112 ft²32% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²51% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than190044% of homes9% of homes

About 96 Rome St

How much is 96 Rome St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 96 Rome St, Newark, NJ is $150,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $141,885 to $158,115. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 96 Rome St, Newark, NJ last sell?

96 Rome St, Newark, NJ last sold on Jan 9, 2018 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 96 Rome St, Newark, NJ?

96 Rome St, Newark, NJ has 2,112 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 96 Rome St, Newark, NJ built?

96 Rome St, Newark, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 96 Rome St, Newark, NJ?

96 Rome St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Ann 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.

How does 96 Rome St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07105?

Among the 5,676 homes in Newark 07105, it is worth more than almost none of them ($150,000 against a typical $558,753), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($71 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 32% of them (2,112 ft² against a typical 2,904 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 44% of them (1900 against a typical 1908). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than almost no 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 96 Rome St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Rome St, Newark, NJ was $7,586. The county assessed it at $189,700.

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