529 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Property Records

Essex County and Bloomfield Township property record for 529 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,842 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.121 acres (5,279 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$12,965 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN02-01056-0000-00026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-01056-0000-00026
Alternative APN
  • 020105600026

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,842 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,842 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Lot Area5,279 sqft (0.121 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 44 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number020105600026
Street Address529 WATCHUNG AVE
CityBLOOMFIELD
StateNJ
Zip07003-2946
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1A
Legal Description44 X 120
Legal SubdivisionWATCHUNG TERRACE
Legal Block1056
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract14800

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 Address529 WATCHUNG AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2946
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 9, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRSTBANK
Feb 21, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS
Dec 18, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 14, 2009
Deed SaleJan 14, 2009
Prior SaleJan 26, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20099001163
Deed Book / Page12174 / 1508
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Property Address529 WATCHUNG AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2946
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2021
Title CompanyADVANTAGE TITLE INC, ADVANTAGE TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2021097234
DateAug 9, 2021
Instrument2021097234
Lender
NameFIRSTBANK
TypeBank
AddressFRANKLIN, TN 37064
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueAug 1, 2036

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateFeb 21, 2018
Property Address529 WATCHUNG AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2946
Document Number0000015703
Instrument DateJan 12, 2018
Instrument15703
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$350.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address529 WATCHUNG AVE BLOOMFIELD NJ 070032946, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2946

Mortgage

Document Number15704
DateFeb 21, 2018
Instrument15704
Lender
NameFIRST CHOICE LN SVCS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressEAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 20, 2048

December 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateDec 18, 2017
Property Address529 WATCHUNG AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2946
Document Number0000109923
Instrument DateOct 30, 2017
Instrument109923
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.10
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address7515 IRVINE CENTER DR IRVINE CA 926182930, IRVINE, CA 92618-2930

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$371,600 (-) Land $143,800 Building $227,800$371,600 (-) Land $143,800 Building $227,800
2025$12,965.00 (+2.86%)$371,600 (-) Land $143,800 Building $227,800$371,600 (-) Land $143,800 Building $227,800
2024$12,604.00 (+5.93%)
2023$371,600 Land $143,800 Building $227,800$371,600 Land $143,800 Building $227,800
2022$11,898.00

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

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 834 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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