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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.

Features

  • Heating System : 1 Unit
  • Cooling System : Ceiling Fan, Window A/c(s)
  • Basement
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • Kitchen : Breakfast Bar
  • Roof Deck : Asphalt Shingle
  • Parking Description: 2 Car Width, Crushed Stone
  • Furnished : Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke
  • Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch(es), Patio, Storage Shed, Thermal W
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Amenities: Storage
  • Master Bath Features: Tub Shower
  • Tax Assessed Valuation: 182200
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Style: Ranch
  • Water: Public Water

Appliances

  • Appliances Description: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dryer, Microwave Oven, R
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural

Additional Info

  • Office Name: S.T. ALLEN REALTY CO.
  • Office MLS ID: 081901
  • Agent ID: 407817
  • Tax: 6356
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Application Fee: $0
  • Zoning: R-1B

Residential

$279,140

17 Carteret St, Bloomfield Twp., *

  • SQFT 66 Acre
  • Bedroom 2
  • Bathroom 1
  • Built Year 1941

Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Listing Type:
  • Listing ID: 5417554
  • Price: $279,140
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Square Footage: 0 Sqft
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • Lot Area: 66 Acre
  • Status: Active
  • Days On Market: 0

Contact Agent

Sky Realty & Associates

Map

Address Map

  • Country US
  • County Essex
  • City Bloomfield Twp.
  • Zipcode *
  • Street: Carteret St
  • Street Number: 17
  • Street Direction: At the corner of Carteret St. and Morse Ave.
  • Floor Number: 0
  • Longitude: W75° 47' 32''
  • Latitude: N40° 47' 9''
  • Internet Display Address: No
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