House Description

This is a wealth building opportunity to own a home through the Essex community Land Trust (ECLT) that may seem to good to be true, but is actually for real. This is more than a home, it's a pathway to stability and homeOwnership. What allows this home to be as affordable as it is, is a 99-year ground lease with an affordability clause that is applied to the land itself to ensure long-term affordability and stability of the property. This charming home is nestled into the quiet corner of Bloomfield, just steps away from Watsessing Park offering the best of both worlds - convenience and an escape from the hustle and bustle. Located on a tree-lined street with nearby cafes, green space, walking paths, and recreational space in a highly walkable neighborhood. You're just a short distance to downtown Bloomfield, with easy access to NJ Transit and a commute to NYC of 30-40 minutes.Low-to-moderate income individuals eligible to purchase earns a total household income of $72,950-$109,942 annually with a 640+ credit score. To further qualify, prospective buyers must attend/register for an 8-hour hud certified class taking place on Saturday April 18, 2026, STARTING at 9 am at the Timberlake Charles Community Empowerment Center, 520 Main St. Suite 1B, East Orange, NJ 07018 (entrance on Prospect St.), go through the ECLT intake process, and be able to qualify for a community land trust mortgage to purchase the home itself.

Highlights

Listed by ALEXA MCNEIL , MP S.T. ALLEN REALTY CO. , 973-744-2118. Garden State MLS

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage

0.08

Year Built

1941

County

Essex

Listing ID

4015266

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

▪ Bedrooms:2
▪ Bathrooms:1
▪ Full Bathrooms:1

Appliances:Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer

Air Cond:Ceiling Fan,Window A/C(s)

Fireplaces:

Floor:Tile,Wood

Basement:Finished,Full,Walkout

Other:Carbon Monoxide Detector,Fire Extinguisher,Smoke Detector

Other:Public Water

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Payment Breakdown

Principal Interest

$1,421

Taxes

$530

Home Price

$279,140

Home Price

Loan Details

30 yrs

6.562%

Interest Rate

Loan Type

Down Payment

20%

$55,828

Down Payment

Down Payment %

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Monthly Price:

$1,420.60

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