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838-840 S 12th St

Newark City, NJ · Essex County · Residential · Block 3007, Lot 95

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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$10,8652024 tax bill
$11,4252025 at new rate
$285,700Assessed 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 87% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$480,000 on December 22, 2023This property's last sale
1,628Similar sales since 2023
$515,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
845-847 S 12th StSame streetOct 2024$410,0001902
784 S 12th StSame streetDec 2024$610,0001911
778-780 S 12th StSame streetFeb 2024$441,0001911
792-794 S 12th StSame streetFeb 2024$490,0001902
781 S 12th StSame streetNov 2024$750,0001907
769-771 S 12th StSame streetDec 2023$515,0001907

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
3007 / 95
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1907
Building
2.5SF
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.11 acres
Land value
$15,200
Improvement value
$270,500
County
Essex County

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  • 818-820 S 12th St$9,253 tax
  • 814-816 S 12th St$10,017 tax
  • 677-681 Clinton Ave$13,444 tax
  • 821-825 S 11th St$6,271 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 838-840 S 12th St?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $10,865, on an assessed value of $285,700.

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 87% 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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