$550,000
SOLD APR 7, 2025

157 Watsessing Ave Bloomfield, NJ 07003

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
2,640 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

5% Above List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views to the North
  • Rectangular Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Watsessing Park
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of April 2025

This home is located at 157 Watsessing Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 and is currently priced at $550,000. This property was built in 1921. 157 Watsessing Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Berkeley School, Bloomfield Middle School, and Bloomfield High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

AMELIA CAPAZ

NextHome Prime Listed on: 01/08/2025

NextHome Prime

Last Buyer's Agent

BRAULIO CESPEDES

Real

Real

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,778

Year Built

  • 1921

Lot Details

  • 2,640 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Property Views

  • Views to the North

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 42 / 362

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,778

Year Built

1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Regular
  • View Type:Pond View: North
  • Co List Office Phone: 201-630-0025
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: Off Bloomfield Avenue
  • Reso Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Year Built Details: 1900-1939,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1921

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom: No
  • Basement Remarks: Laundry, Half-bath

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Transaction Broker
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2640.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9778.0
  • Tax Block: 362
  • Tax Lot: 42

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Mar 27, 2025
Sold by
Hwang James and Francis Michelle Liz
Bought by
Bido-Tejada Willy and Bido Leticia
Seller's Agent
AMELIA CAPAZ
NextHome Prime
Buyer's Agent
BRAULIO CESPEDES
Real
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4.76%
Total Days on Market
36
Views
83

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.37%
Original Mortgage
$561,825
Outstanding Balance
$561,342
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$29,710

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2023
Closed on
Apr 28, 2023
Sold by
Liliana Lora Llc
Bought by
Hwang James and Francis Michelle Liz
Seller's Agent
JESSICA KEEFE
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Guillermina Ibarguen
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.34%
Views
177

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.27%
Original Mortgage
$446,758
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2022
Closed on
Nov 30, 2022
Sold by
Ciccone L Yvonne
Bought by
Liliana Lora Llc
Seller's Agent
RICHARD RAKOWSKI
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
RICHARD RAKOWSKI
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.67%
Views
40

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
180.59%
Original Mortgage
$315,500
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2000
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $550,000 Title Guarantee
Bargain Sale Deed $455,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $295,000 Safe Land Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $561,825 VA
Previous Owner $446,758 FHA
Previous Owner $315,500 Construction
Previous Owner $165,451 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $6,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $117,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Off Market $550,000 -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Sold $550,000 +4.8% --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Off Market $525,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $525,000 +15.4% --
05/01/2023 05/01/23 Sold $455,000 +1.3% --
03/17/2023 03/17/23 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2023 03/02/23 For Sale $449,000 +52.2% --
11/30/2022 11/30/22 Sold $295,000 -1.7% $298 / Sq Ft
10/25/2022 10/25/22 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2022 10/07/22 Price Changed $300,000 0.0% $303 / Sq Ft
10/07/2022 10/07/22 For Sale $300,000 -18.7% $303 / Sq Ft
09/02/2022 09/02/22 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2022 07/23/22 For Sale $369,000 -- $373 / Sq Ft
Source: New Jersey MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,778 $299,200 $96,800 $202,400
2022 $9,084 $283,700 $96,800 $186,900
2021 $8,917 $283,700 $96,800 $186,900
2020 $8,781 $283,700 $96,800 $186,900
2019 $8,324 $209,100 $96,000 $113,100
2018 $8,289 $209,100 $96,000 $113,100
2017 $8,163 $209,100 $96,000 $113,100
2016 $8,071 $209,100 $96,000 $113,100
2015 $7,998 $209,100 $96,000 $113,100
2014 $7,852 $209,100 $96,000 $113,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 25000948

New Jersey MLS

APN: 02-00362-0000-00042