Welcome to the desirable Oakview section of Bloomfield! Walking distance to NYC buses and acclaimed Oakview elementary school. This well maintained Cape Cod offers a spacious eat-in kitchen as well as formal dining room. 2 bedrooms on ground level and 1 upstairs. Large family room features newer Anderson sliding glass doors to access new deck which is perfect for entertaining. Sizable fenced-in backyard beautifully landscaped and tranquil. Large basement space is partially finished with new bilco doors to access backyard. Other recent updates include: french drain & 2nd sump pump, gutters, HVAC (2017), hot water heather (2017), roof (2012) including sheathing and flashing.
GSMLS #2658950
Jun 4, 2009
Sold
$310,000
Public Records
Oct 1, 1982
Sold
$77,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$12,113 (+1.9%)
$189,600 + $188,700
$378,300
2021
$11,890 (+1.6%)
$189,600 + $188,700
$378,300
2020
$11,708 (−5.1%)
$189,600 + $188,700
$378,300
2019
$12,341 (+0.4%)
$189,600 + $188,700
$378,300
2018
$12,288 (+1.5%)
$177,000 + $133,000
$310,000
2017
$12,102 (+1.1%)
$177,000 + $133,000
$310,000
2016
$11,966 (+2.8%)
$177,000 + $133,000
$310,000
2014
$11,640 (−5.4%)
$177,000 + $133,000
$310,000
2013
$12,302 (+5.7%)
$177,000 + $133,000
$310,000
2012
$11,637 (+3.5%)
$197,000 + $147,800
$344,800
2011
$11,247 (+6.0%)
$197,000 + $147,800
$344,800
2010
$10,610 (+21.3%)
$197,000 + $147,800
$344,800
2009
$8,746
$197,000 + $147,800
$344,800
Tax history for 188 Sylvan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$12,113 (+1.9%)
$189,600 + $188,700
$378,300
2021
$11,890 (+1.6%)
$189,600 + $188,700
$378,300
2020
$11,708 (−5.1%)
$189,600 + $188,700
$378,300
2019
$12,341 (+0.4%)
$189,600 + $188,700
$378,300
2018
$12,288 (+1.5%)
$177,000 + $133,000
$310,000
2017
$12,102 (+1.1%)
$177,000 + $133,000
$310,000
2016
$11,966 (+2.8%)
$177,000 + $133,000
$310,000
2014
$11,640 (−5.4%)
$177,000 + $133,000
$310,000
2013
$12,302 (+5.7%)
$177,000 + $133,000
$310,000
2012
$11,637 (+3.5%)
$197,000 + $147,800
$344,800
2011
$11,247 (+6.0%)
$197,000 + $147,800
$344,800
2010
$10,610 (+21.3%)
$197,000 + $147,800
$344,800
2009
$8,746
$197,000 + $147,800
$344,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
7,501 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,766
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
0201411 00042
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
R-1A
Single Family Residential Zone
The intent of these zones is to preserve the integrity of existing residential areas by preventing the intrusion of nonresidential uses into residential neighborhoods and by maintaining existing development intensity and population density consistent with residential neighborhood patterns and the specified one- or two-family densities for each particular zone.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Approximate Lot Size: 50,150
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,766
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,501 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 0201411 00042
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 866-201-6210
Around this home
Schools
Oak View Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Bloomfield Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Bloomfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bloomfield, NJ • 07003-5543
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.6 hrs
4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$621,000 – $751,000
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