56 Prospect St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
SOLD
JUN 8, 2026

56 Prospect St
Bloomfield, NJ 07003

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,152 sqft

$310,000

Last Sold: Jun 8, 2026
$269/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,189/mo*
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$310,000

Last Sold: Jun 8, 2026
$269/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,189/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,152 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1911
Living Area
1,152 sqft
Price/Sqft
$269/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

This adorable, move-in ready home in the Watsessing neighborhood is a MUST SEE! Great location near the park, elementary school, and a few blocks to the NYC direct train. 3 stops to NY Penn Station. You'll love this sweet starter home with it's enclosed front porch, gleaming, freshly refinished hardwood floors, and new paint throughout. The first floor includes the living room which is wired for surround sound, a dining room with charming built-ins, and a roomy eat-in kitchen with a pantry. Upstairs, you'll find 3 well-sized bedrooms and the updated main bathroom. The oversized garage is great for storage and there are expansion possibilities should you want to finish the basement.
56 Prospect St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,152 sqft single-family home built in 1911. It last sold for $310,000 on Jun 8, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $433,500, with a rent estimate of $2,990/month.

Home Details for 56 Prospect St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric, GasHeating Fuel: Electric
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, OtherExterior: VinylPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1911
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $269/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Price History for 56 Prospect St

DatePriceEventSource
06/08/2026$310,000Sold
N/A
08/24/2022$275,000PendingNJMLS #20029365
08/24/2022$275,000ListingRemovedNJMLS #20029365
01/21/2022$275,000PendingNJMLS #20029365
03/10/2021$280,000Sold
N/A
12/23/2020$280,000Sold
GSMLS #3651066
08/14/2020$275,000PendingAgent Provided
07/24/2020$275,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Bloomfield

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$631K
$28.86KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
111.3%
1.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
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Available listings
79
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$9,176
Assessment$263,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 56 Prospect St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
40 Brighton Ave, Bloomfield, NJ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$371,800
03/25/26
3
1.5
1,296
45 Marcy Ave, East Orange, NJ
0.44
Single-Family Home
$250,000
02/19/26
3
2
1,600
34 Willow St, Bloomfield, NJ
0.24
Single-Family Home
$345,000
08/20/25
3
1
-
32 Marcy Ave, East Orange, NJ
0.43
Single-Family Home
$425,000
08/14/25
4
2
1,516
158 Glenwood Ave, Bloomfield, NJ
0.24
Single-Family Home
$443,300
06/09/26
4
1
-
13 Thomas St, Bloomfield, NJ
0.27
Single-Family Home
$380,000
12/23/25
2
1
-
138 Orange St, Bloomfield, NJ
0.46
Single-Family Home
$360,000
04/23/26
3
1
-
69 Cleveland Ter, East Orange, NJ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$120,425
11/21/25
4
2
2,717
93 Hill St, Bloomfield, NJ
0.48
Single-Family Home
$399,000
04/21/26
3
1
-

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Bloomfield

At least 869 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say there are community events

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  • Arletha Pierson
    "Safe and clean. No strays. Folks clean up after their dogs. Nice neighborhood. Nicer people. Community focused."
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    "walkable area. plenty of dogs. plenty of busy roads though too like belleville ave. near parks like branch brook"
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  • Erica Meyler
    "Many people walk their dogs along this route. There is a trail leading to the power lines which may be good for dogs. To note- there are wild critters (rabbits, fox, etc.) which are nice to see but just something to know so the dogs should stay on their leash"
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  • Allyson
    "Very dog friendly, loads of parks & dog parks. I’ve met many lovely neighbors through walking my dog. "
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    "I love where I live. The Grove has been amazing since I moved in 2017. Sadly it’s becoming unaffordable. "
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  • Allyson
    "Diverse neighborhood with close proximity to NYC, Montclair & major transportation hubs like Newark rail & air. "
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    "Friendly and safe neighborhood. Location is central to everything. Close to shopping, schools and medical facilities."
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  • John Adames
    "Dog friendly but because of this heavy dog traffic at typical walk times (think 8-9am and 5-6pm). However everyone respects each others space as different dogs have different needs."
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  • YI_ET
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 5 years. Great location, lots of parks and things to do. Only 30mins to NYC by train. "
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  • Lesley Rennis
    "Clean, quiet but not deserted, safe, perfect suburban-urban neighborhood. Close proximity to everything you need. "
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    "Great schools and lots of parks to spend with the family and friends for picnics in summer and play sports"
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    "Dog owner need areas to spend time with their pets and if on a walk on their neighborhood pick up after their pets."
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    "It’s very close to the city but feels very Suburban. It has amor of diversión and warmth and pretty…"
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  • Alex R.
    "I’ve lived here for about 1 year, it’s a nice area to walk around in. Lots of things to do, very close to Montclair and Glen Ridge (at least my place) and those areas are beautiful."
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  • Bethebestnanny
    "I have lived here 22 years. The neighbors are nice and everything O need is in walking distance. Parking is a nightmare downtown and the hardest issue. "
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  • MCR
    "It’s easy, as long as NJ transit is running on time. When New Jersey transit has delays it’s a nightmare. "
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  • Itssherlene
    "This is a very dog friendly town. Lots of people with dogs. However sometimes people don’t clean up after their dogs. Although, that is very rare. "
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  • Itssherlene
    "Diversity and close proximity to Montclair’s central area for shops and restaurants. Lower taxes and great town to raise a family."
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  • lauramilleresq
    "Clean quiet neighborhood, everyone is friendly and everyone keeps their lawns clean and mowed. I have lived here for 11 years and love it "
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  • Bt4tbz9ty6
    "Nice people, nice parks around the corner, close to everything, they haven’t banned books and the schools are great. "
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  • Aidahbubba
    "It's a regular residential neighborhood, which is owner occupied with many dog owners. It's safe to walk during the night."
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  • Thaliamy
    "Car shows / Tricky trays restaurants / Historical community/ library / great shopping /Gaming club /Harvest Festival"
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  • Family G.
    "Good schools, safe environment, friendly neighbors. There are plenty of parks and areas for children to play. "
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  • Marleny T.
    "Is beautiful and safe, the neigbor are friendly and is quite and houses are very nice and gardens are cure"
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  • Madiid1899
    "It’s clean and organized, isn’t as crowded and the neighborhood is friendly the houses and apartments are beautiful "
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  • R.mcmull2010
    "Many options for N.J. transit (buses and train) however train service on the weekend is limited. DeCamp is also available."
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  • Elisha R.
    "Bloomfield township schools are by far the best I’ve ever known compared to others. The teachers are always proactive, caring. In this community you become part of a family rather then just being neighbors. "
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  • Dan M.
    "There is a town concert series in the summer that is free for all to attend which is quite nice yup "
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  • Carolyn H.
    "Several bus lines that take you to downtown and NJ Transit to New York However, Bloomfield station is not handicapped accessible "
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  • Johnathan P.
    "The neighborhoods are generally safe and very welcoming. You feel safe knowing your kids are walking from school and around town with nothing happening to them!"
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  • Devon M.
    "Brookdale area of bloomfield is perfect. Families. Beautiful park with summer concerts. Neighborly feel!"
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    "Adventurous on a good day. Almos unbearable on a bad day. good day =NJTransit running on-time bad day=NJ transit power loss, breakdown in tunnel, signal problems, etc.) "
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  • Asjoseph21
    "I drive everywhere so I don't use public transportation. But during my commute to work where I live is close to major highways and routes. But there are some streets that have major potholes which makes my commute bumpy and risky for my tires. "
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  • Angie C. P.
    "It’s a great neighborhood with a high school and college literally with in books of each other. It’s such a great neighborhood. "
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  • Torre C.
    "Beautiful neighborhood and super convenient. Diverse, some places affordable while other are ridiculously priced. "
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  • Derosiet
    "I am not too familiar with the events in the area. There are more events in the neighboring town of Montclair I believe there have back to school events, the town offers a flyer with different things listed."
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  • Jennifer
    "The Annual October fest summer dinning under the stars Restaurant week ( which unfortunately was discontinued this year)"
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    "There is a nice park across the street, Plenty of laundry mats and restaurants within walking distance. "
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    "We have the best fourth of July festivals with live bands and fireworks. Not to mention, so many more neighborhood activities all year round. which includes activities for everyone for all ages."
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