$455,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2023

157 Watsessing Ave Bloomfield, NJ 07003

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
33 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

1% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2025

This home is located at 157 Watsessing Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 and is currently priced at $455,000. 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

JESSICA KEEFE

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP Brokerage Phone: 973-783-7400 Listed on: 02/27/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Guillermina Ibarguen

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,778

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 33 Sq Ft Lot

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,778

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1921
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 157
  • I D: 5195804
  • Modified: 2025-07-21
  • Number Images: 1
  • Attribution Contact: 973-783-7400
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.10

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 33 X 80
  • Total Acres: 0.06

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%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$532,528

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$17,472
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%
Original Mortgage
$561,825
Outstanding Balance
$559,878
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$2,005

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% --
10/25/2022 10/25/22 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2022 10/07/22 Price Changed $300,000 0.0% --
10/07/2022 10/07/22 For Sale $300,000 -18.7% --
09/02/2022 09/02/22 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2022 07/23/22 For Sale $369,000 -- --
Source: Garden State 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
2025 $9,778 $303,400 $96,800 $206,600
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: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3830522

Garden State MLS

APN: 02-00362-0000-00042