Essex County and Bloomfield Township property record for 72 Brighton Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,672 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $12,110 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-00187-0000-00030 |
| Primary APN | 02-00187-0000-00030 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 3,454 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 020018700030 |
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| Street Address | 72 BRIGHTON AVE |
| City | BLOOMFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07003-2224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | 36 X 96 |
| Legal Block | 187 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 15600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Glen Ridge Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1988 · 510 contributing resources · NRIS 88002155 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
72 Brighton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2000.
Source: Essex County and Bloomfield Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 BRIGHTON AVE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5671 / 626 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 1988 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5060000026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Brighton Ave was $12,110, 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 | $347,100 (-) Land $137,300 Building $209,800 | $347,100 (-) Land $137,300 Building $209,800 | |
| 2025 | $12,110.00 (+2.86%) | $347,100 Land $137,300 Building $209,800 | $347,100 Land $137,300 Building $209,800 |
| 2024 | $11,773.00 | ||
| 2023 | $346,400 | $347,100 Land $137,300 Building $209,800 | |
| 2022 | $11,091.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Brighton 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 50 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 79 (1984–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 79 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 72 Brighton 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 |
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| 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 721 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: T-Mobile.
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