Essex County and Bloomfield Township property record for 249 Newark Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,388 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,899 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $8,646 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 02-00304-0000-00024 |
| Primary APN | 02-00304-0000-00024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,388 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 8,899 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 020030400024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 NEWARK AVE |
| City | BLOOMFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07003-4947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | 50 X 178 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION MILLS |
| Legal Block | 304 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 15500 |
249 Newark Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Essex County and Bloomfield Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 NEWARK AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202510504 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Newark Ave was $8,646, 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 | $247,800 (-) Land $108,000 Building $139,800 | $247,800 (-) Land $108,000 Building $139,800 | |
| 2025 | $8,646.00 (+2.87%) | $247,800 Land $108,000 Building $139,800 | $247,800 Land $108,000 Building $139,800 |
| 2024 | $8,405.00 | ||
| 2023 | $247,800 Land $108,000 Building $139,800 | $247,800 Land $108,000 Building $139,800 | |
| 2022 | $7,934.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 Newark Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 44 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 44 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 147 (1983–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 147 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 249 Newark 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 713 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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