$530,000
SOLD AUG 9, 2024

198 Park Ave Trenton, NJ 08690

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,953 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$271 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2024

Set on a large corner lot at the end of the street is this charming stone and siding Colonial with a slate roof and a large fenced backyard. This home has the character and charm but is updated for today's buyers. Enter the center hall colonial with hardwood floors freshly painted neutral walls with curved hallway entrances leading into the living room to the left and the dining room to the right. In the long and spacious living room which is also freshly painted, you will find a gas fireplace with a brick hearth, plantation shutters, and hardwood floors. Behind the living room is an extended family room with skylights, a vaulted ceiling, a ceiling fan, hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, and recessed lighting, and plantation shutters. This is the perfect room for entertaining large, bright, and opens right into the kitchen. The kitchen has light cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless appliances. A powder room is located off the family room, a large pantry, and access to the fantastic large fenced backyard. The dining room completes the first level of living with fresh neutral paint, hardwood flooring, and chair rail. Upstairs you will find a completely updated full bath with a dual vanity, and tub shower with white subway tile, plus a separate vanity and mirror, neutral paint, and heated tile flooring. Three nice-sized bedrooms with hardwood floors, fresh paint, plantation shutters, and ceiling fans in each room. A full unfinished basement with tons of storage. Outside you will find a large paverstone patio, a large shade tree with plenty of tree branches for a great swing, or just set up a hammock for your summer afternoon nap. In the back of the yard, a gate leads to a detached one-car garage, a driveway for the garage, and a storage shed. Walking distance to Sayen Garden. Located in the center of town close to shopping and restaurants, Mercer County Park and Veteran Park are a 5-10 minute drive. A short drive to Hamilton Train Station for an easy commute to New York. Close to Rte 295 for ease to North or South Jersey

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Carite

Weichert Realtors - Moorestown License #233422 Listed on: 06/07/2024

Weichert Realtors - Moorestown

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Greco

Keller Williams Realty West Monmouth License #1436054

Keller Williams Realty West Monmouth

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,875

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 150.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,953 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Sayen Elementary School
  • Emily C Reynolds Middle School
  • Hamilton East-Steinert High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hamilton Square Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00012
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03-01838-00012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,875

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-06-07
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Set on a large corner lot at the end of the street is this charming stone and siding Colonial with a slate roof and a large fenced backyard. This home has the character and charm but is updated for today's buyers. Enter the center hall colonial with hardwood floors freshly painted neutral walls with curved hallway entrances leading into the living room to the left and the dining room to the right. In the long and spacious living room which is also freshly painted, you will find a gas fireplace with a brick hearth, plantation shutters, and hardwood floors. Behind the living room is an extended family room with skylights, a vaulted ceiling, a ceiling fan, hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, and recessed lighting, and plantation shutters. This is the perfect room for entertaining large, bright, and opens right into the kitchen. The kitchen has light cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless appliances. A powder room is located off the family room, a large pantry, and access to the fantastic large fenced backyard. The dining room completes the first level of living with fresh neutral paint, hardwood flooring, and chair rail. Upstairs you will find a completely updated full bath with a dual vanity, and tub shower with white subway tile, plus a separate vanity and mirror, neutral paint, and heated tile flooring. Three nice-sized bedrooms with hardwood floors, fresh paint, plantation shutters, and ceiling fans in each room. A full unfinished basement with tons of storage. Outside you will find a large paverstone patio, a large shade tree with plenty of tree branches for a great swing, or just set up a hammock for your summer afternoon nap. In the back of the yard, a gate leads to a detached one-car garage, a driveway for the garage, and a storage shed. Walking distance to Sayen Garden. Located in the center of town close to shopping and restaurants, Mercer County Park and Veteran Park are a 5-10 minute drive. A short drive to Hamilton Train Station for an easy commute to New York. Close to Rte 295 for ease to North or South Jersey
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1953
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1953
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 255.50
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1953
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 198

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Block, Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: HAMILTON TOWNSHIP
  • Elementary School: SAYEN E.S.
  • Middle School: EMILY C REYNOLDS
  • High School: HAMILTON EAST-STEINERT H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396172
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SAYEN E.S.
  • High School: HAMILTON EAST-STEINERT H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: EMILY C REYNOLDS

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 150.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.20
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8875.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 03-01838-00012
  • Tax Lot: 00012
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1953
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 08/09/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HAMILTON TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2024
Closed on
Jun 18, 2024
Sold by
Garrett Joseph and Garrett Kylie
Bought by
Byrnes Lorraine A
Seller's Agent
Michelle Carite
Weichert Realtors - Moorestown
Buyer's Agent
Michael Greco
Keller Williams Realty West Monmouth
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
6.21%
Views
76
Current Estimated Value
$548,357

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,357
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.36%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2021
Closed on
Jul 23, 2021
Sold by
Howe Tyler Warner and Howe Brett M
Bought by
Garrett Joseph and Garrett Kylie
Seller's Agent
Anne Setzer
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Lambertville
Buyer's Agent
Chris Norton
Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.46%
Original Mortgage
$434,775
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2020
Sold by
Howe Tyler Warner
Bought by
Howe Tyler Warner and Howe Brett M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2016
Closed on
Oct 27, 2016
Sold by
Davis Christian B and Davis Katie J
Bought by
Howe Tyler Warner
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Curtis
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Anne Setzer
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Lambertville
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-7.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.29%
Original Mortgage
$289,656
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2013
Closed on
Jul 23, 2013
Sold by
Deblasio Michele M
Bought by
Davis Christian B and Davis Katie J
Seller's Agent
Anne Nosnitsky
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Marion Brown
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$308,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.31%
Original Mortgage
$294,400
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2008
Sold by
Mantell Paul D
Bought by
Deblasio Michele M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2003
Sold by
Kent Edward
Bought by
Deblasio Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $530,000 Green Label Title
Deed $425,000 Foundation Title Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $295,000 None Available
Deed $309,900 Agent For First American Tit
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $300,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $424,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $434,775 VA
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $276,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $289,656 FHA
Previous Owner $294,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $177,509 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2024 08/09/24 Sold $530,000 +6.2% $271 / Sq Ft
07/12/2024 07/12/24 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2024 06/07/24 For Sale $499,000 +17.4% $256 / Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Sold $425,000 +3.7% --
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2021 04/08/21 For Sale $410,000 +39.0% --
11/01/2016 11/01/16 Sold $295,000 +2.1% --
08/06/2016 08/06/16 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2016 06/12/16 Price Changed $289,000 -3.3% --
05/23/2016 05/23/16 Price Changed $299,000 -3.2% --
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Price Changed $309,000 -3.1% --
04/08/2016 04/08/16 For Sale $319,000 +3.6% --
07/22/2013 07/22/13 Sold $308,000 -0.6% --
04/30/2013 04/30/13 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2013 04/04/13 For Sale $309,900 -- --
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
2025 $9,469 $268,700 $80,400 $188,300
2024 $8,875 $268,700 $80,400 $188,300
2023 $8,875 $268,700 $80,400 $188,300
2022 $8,735 $268,700 $80,400 $188,300
2021 $9,198 $268,700 $80,400 $188,300
2020 $8,230 $268,700 $80,400 $188,300
2019 $8,048 $268,700 $80,400 $188,300
2018 $8,002 $268,700 $80,400 $188,300
2017 $7,798 $268,700 $80,400 $188,300
2016 $7,266 $268,700 $80,400 $188,300
2015 $7,916 $172,500 $44,900 $127,600
2014 $7,781 $172,500 $44,900 $127,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2044428

Bright MLS

APN: 03-01838-0000-00012