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  • $915,800

    491 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

    4beds
    1,827sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1929
    4,791 Square Feet Lot
    $915,800 Zestimate®
    $501/sqft
    $4,657 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $915,800

    $852,000 - $980,000

    $4,657/mo

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    ***LISTEN TO THE NARRATED VIRTUAL TOUR FOR ALL DETAILS. THIS IS NOT JUST ELEVATOR MUSIC AND FLOWING PICTURES-THIS IS A NARRATED "TALKING" TOUR DESCRIBING ALL FEATURES. DON'T MISS IT! CLICK ON THE VIRTUAL TOUR LINK*** This English styled "just pull up the moving truck" 4 bedroom, 2 full bath newly renovated Brookdale Colonial features fresh modern kitchen and baths, just finished hardwood floors plus a finished basement with a family room, office, and a full bath with shower. Brand new Anderson windows (2018). Kitchen and side door by Pella (2019). French drains installed in basement (2019). With the distinctive exterior look of a Tudor yet with touches of a colonial interior, you will notice a newly painted, rounded arched front door, 15 lite door, chestnut moldings and trim with ribbon inlaid hardwood floors in the spacious living room, nice sized dining room and relaxing den, plus the wainscoting in the new main bath with extra-large vanity. Cook to your heart's content in this expansive kitchen with matching stainless appliances including side by side refrigerator with on-door ice maker plus a 5-burner gas range and granite counters. Recessed lighting, subway-tiled back splash and ceramic tiled floor finish the look. 3 ample 2nd floor bedrooms plus a sizable 3rd floor bedroom with sitting room serves as a quiet retreat. A 2-car garage and extra-long driveway provide plenty of off street parking. A fully fenced (2020) back yard with gravel patio (2020). Brand new blue stone stairs (2022). No need to cross the street to arrive at Brookdale Park with a dog park, it's just steps away. The New York City Train Station is a 4-minute drive on the Avenue and a bus to Port Authority is on the corner. A commuter's delight! This home with all the features you've been looking for is just waiting for a new owner to move right in and enjoy all it has to offer.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Radiant, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,827 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick, Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 4,791 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0201053000000005

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1929

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Bloomfield

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/11/2017Listing removed$447,000$245/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties #3370911 Report a problem
    5/1/2017Listed for sale$447,000$245/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties #3370911 Report a problem
    5/1/2017Pending sale$447,000-5.9%$245/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties #3370911 Report a problem
    4/24/2017Sold$475,000+8.2%$260/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3370911 Report a problem
    2/25/2017Pending sale$439,000$240/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/21/2017Price change$439,000+2.3%$240/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/17/2017Price change$429,000+2.2%$235/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/20/2016Listed for sale$419,900+76.1%$230/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/22/2016Sold$238,500+238400%$131/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3242736 Report a problem
    7/19/2016Price change$100-100%
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    7/14/2016Price change$249,000+248900%$136/sqft
    Source: A & E Curtinez Realty, LLC #1531077 Report a problem
    4/7/2016Price change$100-100%
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    4/1/2016Listed for sale--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    1/29/2016Listing removed--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    1/23/2016Price change--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    1/21/2016Price change$249,000$136/sqft
    Source: A & E Curtinez Realty, LLC #1531077 Report a problem
    1/11/2016Price change--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    1/7/2016Price change$249,000$136/sqft
    Source: A & E Curtinez Realty, LLC #1531077 Report a problem
    12/17/2015Price change--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    12/10/2015Price change$249,000$136/sqft
    Source: A & E Curtinez Realty, LLC #1531077 Report a problem
    12/8/2015Price change--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    12/7/2015Price change$249,000$136/sqft
    Source: A & E Curtinez Realty, LLC #1531077 Report a problem
    11/26/2015Price change--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    11/19/2015Price change$249,000-21%$136/sqft
    Source: A & E Curtinez Realty, LLC #1531077 Report a problem
    10/30/2015Listed for sale--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    10/21/2004Sold$315,000$172/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,116 +2.9%$461,900
    2024$15,668 +5.9%$461,900
    2023$14,790 +1.9%$461,900
    2022$14,518 +1.6%$461,900
    2021$14,296 +0.1%$461,900
    2020$14,288 +33.2%$461,900 +28.7%
    2019$10,724 $358,900
    2018$10,724 -14.1%$358,900 +10.9%
    2017$12,487 +0.9%$323,500
    2016$12,374 +1.9%$323,500
    2015$12,147 +5.2%$323,500
    2014$11,542 +5.7%$323,500
    2013$10,918 +3.5%$323,500
    2012$10,553 +6%$323,500
    2011$9,954 -0.4%$323,500
    2010$9,990 +3.4%$323,500 +97.4%
    2009$9,657 +8.1%$163,900
    2008$8,933 +6.7%$163,900
    2007$8,375 $163,900
    2006-- $163,900
    2005-- $163,900
    2004$7,507 $163,900
    2003-- $163,900
    2002-- $163,900
    2001-- $163,900

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Brookdale

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: BROOKDALE
    • Middle: BLOOMFIELD
    • High: BLOOMFIELD
    • District: BLOOMFIELD

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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