This home is located at 157 Watsessing Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 and is currently priced at $295,000. 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
RICHARD RAKOWSKI
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Brokerage Phone: 908-273-8808 Listed on: 07/23/2022
Co-Listed By
KEVIN MCGRATH
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Brokerage Phone: 908-273-8808
Last Buyer's Agent
RICHARD RAKOWSKI
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Brokerage Phone: 908-273-8808 Listed on: 07/23/2022
$360,000
Multiple Offers Rcvd. Highest & Best Due Friday, June 27th 3pm. Large Corner Lot Property, Great Location! Watsessing Section. One Block from Watsessing Station. Property has 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath and potential for expansion. NEEDS TLC. Full Basement. Deck overlooking Backyard. 2 Driveways on both Willow and JFK Drive. Easy Commuter Access and Prime location for Center of Bloomfield. Low Taxes. NOT
BABARINDE ADEBAYO EXP REALTY, LLC
$365,000
First time on the market in 50 years! This charming colonial has 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the 2nd floor. Living room with fireplace, dining room and kitchen on the 1st floor, plus a full finished basement with half bath providing plenty of living space and a great opportunity for you to show off your design and reno skills to re imagine this home exactly how you want it.
ROBERT CHACONAS KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
$267,500
House is in need of repairs and is sold strictly as-is. Buyer responsible for all city inspections.
SCOTT OSINOFF KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
| 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 | -- | -- |
| 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 |
| 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 | -- | -- |
| 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 |
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Seller's Agent in 2025
AMELIA CAPAZ
NextHome Prime
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
BRAULIO CESPEDES
Real
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Seller's Agent in 2023
JESSICA KEEFE
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
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Buyer's Agent in 2023
Guillermina Ibarguen
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
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Seller's Agent in 2022
RICHARD RAKOWSKI
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
KEVIN MCGRATH
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3798070
APN: 02-00362-0000-00042
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