NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 Mechanic St Hightstown, NJ 08520

Estimated Value: $271,000 - $344,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,102 Sq Ft
$286/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2020

Last sale price $172,000 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,223/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Porch
  • Shed
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2020

Great home on a great street! Motivated Seller. Lovely 2 bedroom/1.5 bathroom home located in the heart of Hightstown (a 2 minute walk from the downtown area). Many pluses here. Walk up on the spacious front porch and through the front door to a living room and dining room area that is very open on the main floor. Throughout the home is fresh paint and newer flooring. The home has a full basement with a new furnace and central air unit that are less than 1 month old. The backyard is spacious with a raised deck and contains a shed that has electrical power. Also, the one car driveway provides the perfect off street parking. Hightstown has great location this property is approximately: 3 minutes from the New Jersey Turnpike, 1 minute from Routes 571 and 33, 2 minutes from Route 130, 10 minutes from Route 195, 13-15 minutes from the Princeton Junction Train Station and Route 1. So don't miss out on this gem and make your offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Hummel

Action USA Jay Robert Realtors License #RS327715 Listed on: 12/19/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Smith

BHHS Fox & Roach - Robbinsville License #1008517

BHHS Fox & Roach - Robbinsville

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,187

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,616 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 24.00 x 109.00
  • East Facing Home

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,102 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Melvin H Kreps Middle School
  • Hightstown High School

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00008
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-00017-00008

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,187

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator, Washer/ Dryer. Freezer in the basement
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: Great home on a great street! Motivated Seller. Lovely 2 bedroom/1.5 bathroom home located in the heart of Hightstown (a 2 minute walk from the downtown area). Many pluses here. Walk up on the spacious front porch and through the front door to a living room and dining room area that is very open on the main floor. Throughout the home is fresh paint and newer flooring. The home has a full basement with a new furnace and central air unit that are less than 1 month old. The backyard is spacious with a raised deck and contains a shed that has electrical power. Also, the one car driveway provides the perfect off street parking. Hightstown has great location this property is approximately: 3 minutes from the New Jersey Turnpike, 1 minute from Routes 571 and 33, 2 minutes from Route 130, 10 minutes from Route 195, 13-15 minutes from the Princeton Junction Train Station and Route 1. So don't miss out on this gem and make your offer.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1102
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1102
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 162.34
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1102
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 157

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Middle School: MELVIN H KREPS SCHOOL
  • High School: HIGHTSTOWN H.S.
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396171
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: HIGHTSTOWN H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: MELVIN H KREPS SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 42000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 55600.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 24.00 x 109.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2616.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: R-3

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2116857
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4187.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04-00017-00008
  • Tax Lot: 00008
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1102
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 02/28/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2022
Sold by
Quinton Tara
Bought by
Jaigua-Cardoso Darby A and Jaigua Italo R
Total Days on Market
31
Current Estimated Value
$314,892

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,743
Outstanding Balance
$224,784
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$90,108

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 19, 2019
Closed on
Feb 27, 2020
Sold by
Ayansola Heather Hummel and Hummel Heather A
Bought by
Quinton Tara
Seller's Agent
Paul Hummel
Action USA Jay Robert Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Brian Smith
BHHS Fox & Roach - Robbinsville
List Price
$178,900
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-3.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.16%
Original Mortgage
$168,884
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Oct 24, 2014
Sold by
Dillon Reese Wendy Jean and Reese Donald
Bought by
Hummel Heather A
Seller's Agent
John Archer
Action USA Jay Robert Realtors
Buyer's Agent
John Archer
Action USA Jay Robert Realtors
List Price
$169,990
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,990
-41.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.67%
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2000
Sold by
Stankard Mark
Bought by
Dillon Wendy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,650
Interest Rate
7.69%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 1990
Sold by
Zorochin Stephen M and Zorochin Susan A
Bought by
Stankard Mark R
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jaigua-Cardoso Darby A $235,000 Stewart Title
Quinton Tara $172,000 Trident Land Transfer Co Llc
Hummel Heather A $100,000 Monarch Title Agency Inc
Dillon Wendy $72,800 --
Stankard Mark R $92,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jaigua-Cardoso Darby A $230,743
Previous Owner Quinton Tara $168,884
Previous Owner Hummel Heather A $95,000
Previous Owner Dillon Wendy $71,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $172,000 -3.9% $156 / Sq Ft
01/19/2020 01/19/20 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2019 12/19/19 For Sale $178,900 +78.9% $162 / Sq Ft
10/24/2014 10/24/14 Sold $100,000 -13.0% $91 / Sq Ft
09/13/2014 09/13/14 Price Changed $115,000 -4.1% $104 / Sq Ft
09/04/2014 09/04/14 Price Changed $119,900 -7.7% $109 / Sq Ft
08/18/2014 08/18/14 Price Changed $129,900 -3.7% $118 / Sq Ft
07/29/2014 07/29/14 Price Changed $134,900 -3.6% $122 / Sq Ft
06/21/2014 06/21/14 Price Changed $139,900 -6.1% $127 / Sq Ft
06/17/2014 06/17/14 Price Changed $149,000 -6.3% $135 / Sq Ft
06/14/2014 06/14/14 Price Changed $159,000 -3.6% $144 / Sq Ft
06/03/2014 06/03/14 Price Changed $164,900 -3.0% $150 / Sq Ft
05/02/2014 05/02/14 For Sale $169,990 -- $154 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,469 $120,300 $65,400 $54,900
2023 $5,469 $112,700 $65,400 $47,300
2022 $5,280 $112,700 $65,400 $47,300
2021 $5,090 $112,700 $65,400 $47,300
2020 $4,541 $97,600 $55,600 $42,000
2019 $4,187 $97,600 $55,600 $42,000
2018 $4,065 $97,600 $55,600 $42,000
2017 $4,023 $97,600 $55,600 $42,000
2016 $3,988 $97,600 $55,600 $42,000
2015 $3,963 $97,600 $55,600 $42,000
2014 $4,960 $121,400 $65,400 $56,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME289502

Bright MLS

APN: 04-00017-0000-00008