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Property Description
Just unpack your bags and move right in to this beautifully renovated sun-filled home! A blend of classic charm and modern ease, 381 Essex offers a layout that feels both expansive and effortless. The newly renovated open concept kitchen with a large marble island, recessed lighting & stainless steel appliances, flows into generous living and dining spaces with a Biofuel fireplace plus a dedicated den/office with built-in shelving, a mud area/foyer complete the 1st level. Upstairs you'll find a primary bedroom with ensuite bath, 3 additional bedrooms, (one with adjoining sitting room with built in bookcases) and a hall bath plus an oversized linen closet. The finished lower level adds valuable bonus space with a rec room with new flooring and access to outdoors, a powder room, an exercise room with high ceiling, a laundry room and utility/storage room. Central air, newly finished hardwood floors, a 2-car garage and lovely yard complete this home. Situated in the highly desirable Brookdale section of town close to Brookdale and Lion's Gate Parks, this is a Commuter's Dream with easy access to NYC via bus or train. This one checks every box!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 381 Essex Ave
General
- Price: $849,000
- Taxes: $21,264 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4008842
- Updated: 2/12/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: Bedroom 4+, Main Bath, Other Bath, SittngRm
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Den, Entrance Vestibule, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, LivDinRm
- Lower Level: Exercise Room, Laundry Room, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
- Interior Features: Stall Shower, Tub Shower
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): See Remarks
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven(s) - Electric, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Full Bath
- Bedroom 1: Second
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
- Bedroom 4: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Family Room: First
- Kitchen: Center Island, First
- Dining Room: Living/Dining Combo, First
- Den: First
- Foyer: First
- SittngRm: Second
- Rec Room: Basement
- Exercise Room: Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Storm Door(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Between Avon and GlenRidge Pkwy
School Information
- Elementary School: BROOKDALE
- Middle School: BLOOMFIELD
- High School: BLOOMFIELD
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
- Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Included
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Walk-Out
- Roof: Composition Shingle
- Square Feet: 2,400
- Year Built: 1932
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size: 50 x 124
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $626,900
- Land Assmt: $214,800
- Tax Amount: $21,264
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Projector and movie screen excluded (negotiable)
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 1602-00844-0000-00010-0000-
- Block: 844
- Lot Number: 10
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Schools
Schools serving 381 Essex Ave
School District:Bloomfield Township School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Brookdale Elementary School 1230 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 | PK-6 | 1.2 mi |
Bloomfield Middle School, Bloomfield, NJ 60 Huck Road, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 | 7-8 | 0.7 mi |
Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield, NJ 160 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 381 Essex Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/12/2026
Listed
$849,000
24.85%
MLS
6/28/2019
Sold
$680,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 381 Essex Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$21,264
6%
$626,900
—
2022
$20,073
2%
$626,900
—
2021
$19,703
16%
$626,900
47%
2019
$16,947
—
$425,700
—
2018
$16,875
2%
$425,700
—
2017
$16,619
1%
$425,700
—
2016
$16,432
4%
$425,700
—
2015
$15,759
8%
$425,700
—
2013
$14,550
—
$425,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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381 Essex Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (MLS# 4008842) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 381 Essex Ave is currently listed for $849,000 and was received on February 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 381 Essex Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bloomfield? You can browse all Bloomfield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

