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21 Hecker St

Newark City, NJ · Essex County · Residential · Block 2848, Lot 15.01

Watchdog Score

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63/100

Typical or mixed tax position

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework. Evidence coverage 55%, low confidence.

  • RRecourse55
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden86
  • UUniformity24
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$9,5232024 tax bill
$10,0132025 at new rate
$250,400Assessed value
$6,933Newark City median
$3.9992025 rate

Among 28,253 homes in Newark City, the typical (median) tax bill is $6,933. This bill is higher than about 78% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$290,000 on November 19, 2016This property's last sale
1,629Similar sales since 2023
$515,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
39 Hecker StSame streetOct 2024$21,3621887
44 Hecker StSame streetMar 2024$280,0001905
32 Duryea StApr 2024$375,0001890
34 Duryea StDec 2023$250,0001857
26 Duryea StDec 2023$265,0001857
191 Sussex AveOct 2023$430,0001910

Same property type in the same town, same street first. Prices come from the state tax list, which runs about a year behind, and can include sales between relatives or other non-market transfers.

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  • Appeal deadlinesUsually April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices go out if later.
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  • Buying here?Monthly cost with the real tax bill included.
  • Selling? CO requirementsResale certificate of occupancy and smoke detector certificate rules for Newark City.
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Property record

Block / lot
2848 / 15.01
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
2008
Dwelling units
3
Lot size
0.06 acres
Land value
$20,900
Improvement value
$229,500
County
Essex County

Same block

  • 342-348 Orange St$31,637 tax
  • 13 Hecker St$2,069 tax
  • 15 Hecker St$1,689 tax
  • 17 Hecker St$4,305 tax
  • 19 Hecker St$4,450 tax
  • 23 Hecker St$14,219 tax
  • 25-27 Hecker St$13,079 tax
  • 29 Hecker St$3,476 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 21 Hecker St?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $9,523, on an assessed value of $250,400.

How does this tax bill compare with others in Newark City?

Among 28,253 homes in Newark City, the typical (median) tax bill is $6,933. This bill is higher than about 78% of them.

What is the Watchdog Score?

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework, rates a property's tax position from 0 to 100 using six kinds of public evidence. Higher is better. This property scores 63 (Typical or mixed tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Essex County Board of Taxation. In most towns the deadline is April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices are mailed if that is later.

Does Watchdog show who owns this property?

No. Watchdog does not show owner names or mailing addresses. Everything on this page comes from public tax and parcel records.

Source: New Jersey MOD-IV tax list and NJ Office of GIS parcel data, refreshed monthly (last refresh October 2026). Town tax rates from the NJ Division of Taxation. Watchdog does not show owner names. How we get our numbers

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