245 Essex Ave | Bloomfield Twp.

$699,000 | 3 Beds | 3 Baths (2 Full, 1 Half)

Step into this split-level Brookdale home and you'll soon declare it serendipity. Everything is right about this home: nearly all brick construction - solid! Brookdale neighborhood, zoned for the top-ranked elementary school in town and convenient location to Broad Street shops and restaurants, plus NYC transportation options in both Glen Ridge and Bloomfield via bus or train. Inside, an open floorplan lends itself to easy entertaining. Main level living room with fireplace leading to dining room, kitchen and sunroom overlooking the private backyard. A few steps down, enter the family room. A few more steps down to the rec room, powder room and laundry room. This split-level layout is ideal for those looking for not many stairs but still space between living areas and bedrooms. On the top level, three spacious bedrooms, including the primary with en suite bathroom. An additional full bath with hallway access. Additional amenities include central air conditioning and an attached garage. Lovely backyard with patio area that is a serene step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This home has it all! GSMLS 3962198

Directions to property: Bay Avenue to Essex

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 3962198
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
1
Community Information
Elementary: 
BROOKDALE
Middle: 
BLOOMFIELD
High: 
BLOOMFIELD
Subdivision: 
Brookdale
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Split Level
Year Built: 
1955
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Finished-Partially
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: 
Patio
Energy Information: 
Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
8
Total Bedrooms: 
3
Total Bathrooms: 
3
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
2
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Master Bathroom 
Level: 
Second
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiators - Hot Water
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
1 Unit, Central Air
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.19
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
69 X 120
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
Driveway-Exclusive
Parking Type: 
Driveway-Exclusive
Total Parking Spaces: 
0
Garage: 
Attached Garage
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
1602-00786-0000-00056-0000-
Lot Number: 
56
Annual Tax: 
$16,739.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
5/10/2025
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Exclusions: 
None
Possession: 
Closing
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP