87 Watsessing Ave

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Description

Investors & flippers this one is for you! A great location supports this terrific 2-family home in Watsessing in need of rehab. Currently configured as a 2 family home, the first floor unit has 1 bedroom & bath, a large living room and big kitchen. The second unit includes a large kitchen, living room, dining room and full bath on the second floor and 3+ bedrooms on the third. Original stained glass windows, dark wood beams & woodwork and some original hardwood floors. The unfinished basement includes...Investors & flippers this one is for you! A great location supports this terrific 2-family home in Watsessing in need of rehab. Currently configured as a 2 family home, the first floor unit has 1 bedroom & bath, a large living room and big kitchen. The second unit includes a large kitchen, living room, dining room and full bath on the second floor and 3+ bedrooms on the third. Original stained glass windows, dark wood beams & woodwork and some original hardwood floors. The unfinished basement includes a utility room, storage and laundry room with 2 washers & 2 dryers. Separate gas/electric meters for each floor and common area. Room for at least 3 parking spots with rear entry. Close to shopping, major highways, parks and 8 minutes to Watsessing Ave train station for a quick 30 minute ride into NYC.
  1. Listed by AMY OWENS • KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

Property Details for 87 Watsessing Avenue

Style
2 Family
Directions
Bloomfield to Watsessing.
Days On Market
14
LISTING UPDATED: 12/21/2025 03:03 AM

Property Details for 87 Watsessing Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3928970
Days on Market14
Taxes$9,163 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
CountyEssex County
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Building Information for 87 Watsessing Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,103 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,339

Property Taxes

$764

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 87 Watsessing Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: BLOOMFIELD
  • Grade School: WATSESSING
  • High School: BLOOMFIELD
  • Active Days on Market: 14
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Bloomfield Twp.
  • Block Identifier: 96
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: white
  • Town #: 1602.0
  • Street # Display: 87.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 3
  • County Or Parish: ESSEX
  • Street Name: Watsessing Ave
  • Zip Code: 07003-4612
  • Total Units: 2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $9,163
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 280400.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1602-00096-0000-00057-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Concrete, Off-Street Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 57
  • Approximate Lot Size: 40 X 100
  • Total Acres: 0.09
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1910
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 190000.0
  • Assessment Land: 90400.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: No Cool
  • Services: Cable TV Available
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Walkout
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • Easement: Unknown
Multi Family
Unit 1 Information
  • Unit 1 Appl/Equip: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector
  • Unit 1 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit 1 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 1 Levels: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Owner/Tenant Pays: Owner Pays Water, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas
  • Unit 1 Rent: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Room Description: Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Porch
  • Unit 1 Rooms: 3.0
  • Unit 1 Security Deposit: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Sq Ft: 0.0
Unit 2 Information
  • Unit 2 Appl/Equip: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector
  • Unit 2 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 4
  • Unit 2 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 2 Levels: 2.0
  • Unit 2 Owner/Tenant Pays: Owner Pays Water, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas
  • Unit 2 Rent: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Room Description: Bedrooms, Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Storage
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 7.0
  • Unit 2 Security Deposit: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Sq Ft: 0.0
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Style: 3-Three Story
Income & Expenses Information
  • Total Operating Expense: $.00
  • Expenses Include: See Remarks
  • Net Operating Income: $.00
  • Gross Operating Income: $.00
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 87 Watsessing Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924058021

$850,000

+72.9% / yr

Dec 2, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #24033043

Dec 20, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3928970

$480,000
Dec 4, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3928970

Nov 22, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548603504

$480,000
Oct 24, 2024

Under Contract

NJMLS #24033043

Oct 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3928970

$349,000
Oct 10, 2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24033043

$349,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924058021

$850,000

+72.9% / yr

12/02/2025

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #24033043

12/20/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3928970

$480,000
12/04/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3928970

11/22/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548603504

$480,000
10/24/2024

Under Contract

NJMLS #24033043

10/11/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3928970

$349,000
10/10/2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24033043

$349,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 87 Watsessing Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$90,400Additions$190,000Total$280,400
Tax Record2024$9,261 ($772 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,308 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,308 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,999 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1910ZoningR-2BCountyESSEXAPN02 00096-0000-00057

Schools near 87 Watsessing Avenue

This home is within Bloomfield Board Of Education School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Berkeley Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Bloomfield Middle School
Public7 to 8

Bloomfield High School
Public9 to 12

Each 1 Teach 1 Academy
PrivatePK to 1

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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