Essex County and Bloomfield Township property record for 556 Broughton Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,326 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $11,311 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-00991-0000-00087 |
| Primary APN | 02-00991-0000-00087 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 8,651 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 173 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 020099100087 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 556 BROUGHTON AVE |
| City | BLOOMFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07003-4217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | 50 X 173 AVG |
| Legal Block | 991 |
| Legal Lot Number | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 15100 |
556 Broughton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Essex County and Bloomfield Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 BROUGHTON AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
| Jan 2, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 556 BROUGHTON AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4217 |
| Document Number | 0000061016 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 556 BROUGHTON AVE BLOOMFIELD NJ 070034217, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4217 |
| Document Number | 0000061016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 61016 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 5, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 556 BROUGHTON AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4217 |
| Document Number | 0000000288 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 288 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 556 BROUGHTON AVE BLOOMFIELD NJ 070034217, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-4217 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Broughton Ave was $11,311, 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 | $324,200 (-) Land $135,700 Building $188,500 | $324,200 (-) Land $135,700 Building $188,500 | |
| 2025 | $11,311.00 (+2.86%) | $324,200 Land $135,700 Building $188,500 | $324,200 Land $135,700 Building $188,500 |
| 2024 | $10,996.00 | ||
| 2023 | $324,200 Land $135,700 Building $188,500 | $324,200 Land $135,700 Building $188,500 | |
| 2022 | $10,380.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 556 Broughton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2021) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 556 Broughton Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 | 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 583 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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