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254 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield Twp., NJ 07003

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For Sale

$610,000

3 beds • 1 baths • 1 half baths • 1,440 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 4,147 /mo. †

6.63% APR for 30 yrs.
$12,245 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $423.61
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

  • Basement
    Rooms

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Welcome to Your Dream Home in Bloomfield! Move right into this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.1-bath split-level home in one of Bloomfield's most desirable neighborhoods. Perfectly located just 20 minutes from Manhattan, it's near NYC buses, major highways (including the GSP), and only 1.4 miles from the NYC train. Brookdale Park is just 3 blocks away! Inside, the bright, open floor plan features hardwood floors, central air, and stylish details like accent lighting. The updated eat-in kitchen is a standout, with a terrazzo-finish breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, soft-close drawers, a Grohe faucet, under-cabinet lighting, and sleek glass-infused countertops. The home offers 3 spacious bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a double closet and ceiling fan. The third-floor bedroom provides access to a large attic, perfect for extra storage. The ground level includes a laundry nook, powder room, and garage access. The lower level features a rec room with track lighting and a utility room. Outdoor living is a dream with a fenced backyard, 20-ft above-ground pool with a new liner, patio, and two sheds for storage. A double-width paver driveway offers plenty of parking. Don't miss this incredible home in an unbeatable location. Schedule your showing today!
MLS# 3943138

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Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Amenities
    Patio, Pool, Ceiling Fan
  • Appliances
    Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Architecture Style
    Split Level
  • Cooling System
    Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Exterior Type
    Vinyl Siding
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Floor Covering
    Carpet, Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating System
    Fireplace
  • Lot Size
    0.13 Acres
  • Roof Type
    Asphalt
  • Rooms
    Basement, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room

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  • Principle and Interest
    $3,126
  • Property Taxes
    $1,020
  • Hazard Insurance
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Schools

Demarest Elementary School

Grades PK-6 Public School

Bloomfield, NJ 07003 0.3 miles
465 broughton ave

480 total students
11:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B-

School Details

Bloomfield Middle School

Grades 7-8 Public School

Bloomfield, NJ 07003 0.3 miles
60 huck rd

1025 total students
12:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C+

School Details

Bloomfield High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Bloomfield, NJ 07003 2.2 miles
160 broad st

1909 total students
11:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C-

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Brookdale Elementary School 0.3 miles Public PK-6 A+
St Thomas The Apostle School 0.3 miles Private PK-8
Rainbow Montessori Inc 0.4 miles Private PK-KG
Looking Glass Children's Center 0.7 miles Private PK-2
Oak View Elementary School 0.8 miles Public PK-6 A
Radcliffe School 0.9 miles Public KG-6 B+
Spring Garden School 0.9 miles Public KG-6 A
Forest Avenue Elementary School 0.9 miles Public PK-2
Lincoln School 1.2 miles Public KG-6 B+
Watchung Elementary School 1.2 miles Public KG-5 B-
John H. Walker Middle School 1.3 miles Public 7-8 B-
Maarif School 1.3 miles Private PK-12
Northeast Elementary School 1.4 miles Public KG-5 B-
Franklin Elementary School 1.4 miles Public PK-6 B+
Lacordaire Academy 1.4 miles Private PK-12
Nutley High School 1.4 miles Public 9-12 C
Holy Family Day Nursery And Convent 1.4 miles Private PK-KG
Buzz Aldrin Middle School 1.4 miles Public 6-8 B

Brookdale Elementary School

Distance: 0.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-6

A+

St Thomas The Apostle School

Distance: 0.3 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Rainbow Montessori Inc

Distance: 0.4 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-KG

Looking Glass Children's Center

Distance: 0.7 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-2

Oak View Elementary School

Distance: 0.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-6

A

Radcliffe School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-6

B+

Spring Garden School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-6

A

Forest Avenue Elementary School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-2

Lincoln School

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-6

B+

Watchung Elementary School

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

B-

John H. Walker Middle School

Distance: 1.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: 7-8

B-

Maarif School

Distance: 1.3 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-12

Northeast Elementary School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

B-

Franklin Elementary School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-6

B+

Lacordaire Academy

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-12

Nutley High School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

C

Holy Family Day Nursery And Convent

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-KG

Buzz Aldrin Middle School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

B

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Bloomfield Twp., NJ 07003

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Bloomfield Twp., NJ 07003

This community’s employment is highest in the administrative support and sales industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

85° July
Hottest Average Month
22° January
Coldest Average Month
20,699 Total Households in Area
-2.6% Increase in population since the year 2010
29.6%
of households
have children
31 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Demographic facts
for Bloomfield Twp., NJ 07003

Bloomfield Twp., NJ 07003 has a population of 51,229 people in 20,699 households with a median age of 37.7 years old.

-2.6%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
20,596
Total households as of 2010
5.3%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 37.7 years old. The smallest percentage group is 25-34 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 40%
Hispanic 31%
Black 20%
Other 15%
Asian 9%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 40%, followed by Hispanic at 31%, Black at 20%, and Other at 15%.

Economics
for Bloomfield Twp., NJ 07003

9,655 /sq mi
Population Density
$94,064 /yr
Median Household Income
$625,000
Median Sales Price
31 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 17.39% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 68%
  • Public Transit 15%
  • Work from Home 13%
  • Walk or Bike 3%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 10,501 49%
Rented 10,198 47%
Vacant 857 4%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 81%
Blue Collar 19%

Family & Education Facts
for Bloomfield Twp., NJ 07003

37.7 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.4
persons per
household

47.1%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Bachelors Degree 31%
High School Graduate 25%
Graduate Degree 17%
Some College 13%
Some High School 8%
Associates Degree 7%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Bachelors Degree, representing 30.73% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
29.6% of households have children

Weather
for Bloomfield Twp., NJ 07003

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 85° F in July to a low of 22° F in January

85° July
Hottest Average Month
22° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
22°
38°
Feb
23°
41°
Mar
31°
50°
Apr
40°
61°
May
50°
72°
Jun
59°
81°
Jul
64°
85°
Aug
63°
84°
Sep
56°
76°
Oct
45°
66°
Nov
36°
54°
Dec
26°
42°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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