Google street view image for 79 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 07105

Off market oct 2026 for $420K

$360,669

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,275/mo

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79 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 07105

About this home

79 Merchant St is a 1,666 square foot house on a 1,381 square foot lot. - it last sold on October 07, 2026 for $420,000. Based on Redfin's Newark data, we estimate the home's value is $360,669.

Single-familyProperty Type

1887Year Built

1,381 sq ftLot Size

$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$360,669

$59K since sold in October 2026$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 20.3% lower than the average sale price ($452K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$420,000
A
3 beds3 baths1,666 sq ft
79 1/2 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 07105
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
79 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 07105-2715
$420,000
B
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
79 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 07105-2715
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
77 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 07105-2715
$416,000
C
4 beds1 bath— sq ft
77 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 07105-2715
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$399,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
85 Lang St, Newark, NJ 07105-3122
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$719,000
E
— beds— baths— sq ft
43 Paterson St, Newark, NJ 07105-3227
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$340,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
415 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105
Century 21 Venture Real Estate-Kearny

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Market trends in 07105, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

100.9%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$615K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

85d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

$799,000
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
284 Adams St, Newark, NJ 07105-1543
OPEN TODAY, 2PM TO 4PM
$449,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,092 sq ft
54-60 Mcwhorter St #106, Newark, NJ 07105-1413
$784,000
6 beds4 baths2,400 sq ft
366 Ferry St #2, Newark, NJ 07105-3503
$290,000
1 bed1 bath750 sq ft
41-51 Wilson Ave Unit 6 E, Newark, NJ 07105
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Sale history for 79 Merchant St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,075 (+5.2%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2024

$4,826 (+2.0%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2023

$4,731 (−0.2%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2022

$4,741

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2021

$4,738 (−1.7%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2020

$4,822 (+1.0%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2019

$4,773 (+1.8%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2018

$4,686 (+3.7%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2017

$4,518 (+3.5%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2016

$4,365 (+10.9%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2014

$3,935 (+5.0%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2013

$3,747 (−50.9%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2012

$7,629 (+3.7%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2011

$7,355 (+4.7%)

$143,000 + $78,000

$221,000

2010

$7,028 (+16.1%)

$143,000 + $78,000

$221,000

2009

$6,053

$143,000 + $78,000

$221,000

Tax history for 79 Merchant St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,075 (+5.2%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2024

$4,826 (+2.0%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2023

$4,731 (−0.2%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2022

$4,741

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2021

$4,738 (−1.7%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2020

$4,822 (+1.0%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2019

$4,773 (+1.8%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2018

$4,686 (+3.7%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2017

$4,518 (+3.5%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2016

$4,365 (+10.9%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2014

$3,935 (+5.0%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2013

$3,747 (−50.9%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2012

$7,629 (+3.7%)

$64,000 + $62,900

$126,900

2011

$7,355 (+4.7%)

$143,000 + $78,000

$221,000

2010

$7,028 (+16.1%)

$143,000 + $78,000

$221,000

2009

$6,053

$143,000 + $78,000

$221,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CITY/NEWARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,666
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,381
Legal Lot Number: 48
Legal Block Number: 1982
Municipality Name: NEWARK CITY
Acres: 0.0317
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 13.8
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: NEWARK CITY

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,666
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,381 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1887
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1401982 00048

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Wilson Avenue Elementary School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

East Side High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Newark, NJ • 07105

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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$343,000 – $415,000

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Home values near 79 Merchant St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Merchant St, Newark, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1666 Sq. Ft.	$430,259
73 Merchant St, Newark, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2888 Sq. Ft.	$580,054

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$436,161
71 Merchant St, Newark, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2450 Sq. Ft.	$470,132

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$437,476
69 Merchant St, Newark, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$639,541

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