Essex County and Bloomfield Township property record for 389 Watsessing Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,518 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,812 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $317,500 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $11,088 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-00425-0000-00034 |
| Primary APN | 02-00425-0000-00034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,518 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 3,812 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 020042500034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 389 WATSESSING AVE |
| City | BLOOMFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07003-6026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | 37 X 103 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOOLOYWOOD PARK |
| Legal Block | 425 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 15800 |
389 Watsessing Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Essex County and Bloomfield Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 389 WATSESSING AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-6026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201894116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 389 WATSESSING AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-6026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | ELITE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000027405 |
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| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021027405 |
| Name | FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 389 WATSESSING AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-6026 |
| Document Number | 0000094116 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018094116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACRES LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 389 WATSESSING AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-6026 |
| Document Number | 0000094119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018094119 |
| Name | FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 389 Watsessing Ave was $11,088, 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 | $317,800 (-) Land $125,400 Building $192,400 | $317,800 (-) Land $125,400 Building $192,400 | |
| 2025 | $11,088.00 (+2.87%) | $317,800 Land $125,400 Building $192,400 | $317,800 Land $125,400 Building $192,400 |
| 2024 | $10,779.00 | ||
| 2023 | $317,800 Land $125,400 Building $192,400 | $317,800 Land $125,400 Building $192,400 | |
| 2022 | $10,175.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 389 Watsessing Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 389 Watsessing 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 |
|---|
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 795 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 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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