Essex County and Bloomfield Township property record for 26 Benson St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,465 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $17,312 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-00511-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 02-00511-0000-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,465 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,465 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 020051100009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 BENSON ST |
| City | BLOOMFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07003-2722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | 50 X 150 |
| Legal Block | 511 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 15400 |
26 Benson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1998.
Source: Essex County and Bloomfield Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 BENSON ST, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5560 / 331 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Benson St was $17,312, 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 | $496,200 (-) Land $179,600 Building $316,600 | $496,200 (-) Land $179,600 Building $316,600 | |
| 2025 | $17,312.00 (+2.86%) | $496,200 Land $179,600 Building $316,600 | $496,200 Land $179,600 Building $316,600 |
| 2024 | $16,831.00 | ||
| 2023 | $496,200 Land $179,600 Building $316,600 | $496,200 Land $179,600 Building $316,600 | |
| 2022 | $15,888.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Benson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 26 Benson St 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 598 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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