Essex County and Glen Ridge Borough property record for 531 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,190 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $16,248 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01056-0000-00027 |
| Primary APN | 02-01056-0000-00027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,190 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 4,840 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 020105600027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 531 WATCHUNG AVE |
| City | BLOOMFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07003-2946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | 40 X 121 AVG |
| Legal Subdivision | WATCHUNG TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 1056 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | GLEN RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 16000 |
Source: Essex County and Glen Ridge Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 WATCHUNG AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2946 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Essex County and Glen Ridge Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Glen Ridge Borough |
| Unified School District | Glen Ridge Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $465,700 (-) Land $151,900 Building $313,800 | $465,700 (-) Land $151,900 Building $313,800 | |
| 2025 | $16,248.00 (+2.86%) | $465,700 (-) Land $151,900 Building $313,800 | $465,700 (-) Land $151,900 Building $313,800 |
| 2024 | $15,796.00 (+5.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $465,700 Land $151,900 Building $313,800 | $465,700 Land $151,900 Building $313,800 | |
| 2022 | $14,911.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | GLEN RIDGE WATER DEPT serves 7,681 people · EPA ID NJ0708001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 834 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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