Essex County and Bloomfield Township property record for 229 Broughton Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,872 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $13,338 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Mar 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-00919-0000-00061 |
| Primary APN | 02-00919-0000-00061 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,872 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 020091900061 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 BROUGHTON AVE |
| City | BLOOMFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07003-4037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | 32 X 150 |
| Legal Block | 919 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 15100 |
229 Broughton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Essex County and Bloomfield Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 BROUGHTON AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12503 / 8445 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 2, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5239000740 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 229 BROUGHTON AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4037 |
| Document Number | 0000034822 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634822 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 BROUGHTON AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4037 |
| Document Number | 0000034822, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634822 |
| Name | SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 222 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2044 |
| Rate | 6.46% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 229 BROUGHTON AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4037 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 BROUGHTON AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4037 |
| Document Number | 0000016159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023016159 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80249 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 260 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 229 BROUGHTON AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4037 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 BROUGHTON AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4037 |
| Document Number | 0000008080 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008080 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 274 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2044 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Broughton Ave was $13,338, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Bloomfield Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Bloomfield Township |
| Unified School District | Bloomfield Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $382,300 (-) Land $137,700 Building $244,600 | $382,300 (-) Land $137,700 Building $244,600 | |
| 2025 | $13,338.00 (+2.86%) | $382,300 Land $137,700 Building $244,600 | $382,300 Land $137,700 Building $244,600 |
| 2024 | $12,967.00 | ||
| 2023 | $382,300 Land $137,700 Building $244,600 | $382,300 Land $137,700 Building $244,600 | |
| 2022 | $12,241.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Broughton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 229 Broughton Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 53,315 people · EPA ID NJ0702001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2024 Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2022 Lead service line replacement Jan 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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