38 Benson St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Property Records

Essex County and Bloomfield Township property record for 38 Benson St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,089 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.218 acres (9,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$705,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$14,926 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN02-00511-0000-00003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-00511-0000-00003
Alternative APN
  • 020051100003

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,089 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,089 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Lot Area9,500 sqft (0.218 acres)
Lot Dimensions190 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number020051100003
Street Address38 BENSON ST
CityBLOOMFIELD
StateNJ
Zip07003-2722
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1A
Legal Description50 X 190
Legal Block511
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract15400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Glen Ridge Historic District (Boundary Increase)
listed 1988 · 510 contributing resources · NRIS 88002155

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Essex County and Bloomfield Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address38 BENSON ST, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2722
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 3, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jan 20, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021131407
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateNov 3, 2021
Property Address38 BENSON ST, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2722
Document Number2021131407
Instrument DateOct 13, 2021
Instrument2021131407
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 23, 2021
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,762.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address38 BENSON ST, 38, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2722

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address38 BENSON ST, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2722

Mortgage

Document Number2021131415
DateNov 3, 2021
Instrument2021131415
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateJan 20, 2017
Property Address38 BENSON ST, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2722
Document Number0000006368
Instrument DateDec 31, 2016
Instrument6368
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address38 BENSON ST BLOOMFIELD NJ 070032722, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2722

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Bloomfield Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionBloomfield Township
Unified School DistrictBloomfield Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$427,800 (-) Land $166,800 Building $261,000$427,800 (-) Land $166,800 Building $261,000
2025$14,926.00 (+2.87%)$427,800 (-) Land $166,800 Building $261,000$427,800 (-) Land $166,800 Building $261,000
2024$14,510.00 (+5.93%)
2023$427,800 Land $166,800 Building $261,000$427,800 Land $166,800 Building $261,000
2022$13,698.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 53,315 people · EPA ID NJ0702001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
resolved · Jun 2024
Treatment failure
resolved · Nov 2020
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2022
Lead service line replacement
Jan 2022
Monitoring and Reporting5
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 598 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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