NOT LISTED FOR SALE

222 Mercer St Hightstown, NJ 08520

Estimated Value: $424,010 - $503,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,466 Sq Ft
$311/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2019

Last sale price $280,000 $191 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,379/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of July 2019

Home Sweet Home! This house is one of the original Sears Homes. Absolutely beautiful well crafted home in the heart of Hightstown. Landscaped gardens backing to park. Freshly painted exterior. This unique home has gorgeous features with original light fixtures and door handles. Hardwood floors, french doors to dining room. Living room with fireplace, bonus room can be used as an office or TV room. Lovely and light filled eat in kitchen. Upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms and a fabulous full bath with all original details. Large attic and basement for storage. Close to schools, town and public transportation. Convenient access to NJ Turnpike, Princeton Junction Train Station and NYC Bus.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Cardoso

Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC Listed on: 05/10/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

Non Subscribing Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,630

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 150.00
  • Privacy Fence
  • Panel Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • Brick Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,466 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic Fan
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Walter C. Black Elementary School
  • Melvin H Kreps Middle School
  • Hightstown High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00005
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-00038-00005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,630

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator in basement
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2019-05-10
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Remarks Public: Home Sweet Home! This house is one of the original Sears Homes. Absolutely beautiful well crafted home in the heart of Hightstown. Landscaped gardens backing to park. Freshly painted exterior. This unique home has gorgeous features with original light fixtures and door handles. Hardwood floors, french doors to dining room. Living room with fireplace, bonus room can be used as an office or TV room. Lovely and light filled eat in kitchen. Upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms and a fabulous full bath with all original details. Large attic and basement for storage. Close to schools, town and public transportation. Convenient access to NJ Turnpike, Princeton Junction Train Station and NYC Bus.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Storage Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1466
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1466
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 201.23
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1466
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 222

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • 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
  • Elementary School: WALTER C. BLACK E.S.
  • Middle School: MELVIN H KREPS SCHOOL
  • High School: HIGHTSTOWN H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396171
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WALTER C. BLACK E.S.
  • High School: HIGHTSTOWN H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: MELVIN H KREPS SCHOOL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Privacy, Panel
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 131700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 75500.00
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 150.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Brick
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: R-3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2117182
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8630.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04-00038-00005
  • Tax Lot: 00005
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1466
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/31/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2019
Closed on
Jun 27, 2019
Sold by
Ellis Jeanette C and Nathai Douglas J
Bought by
Brady James and Brady Kristina
Seller's Agent
Beth Cardoso
Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5.08%
Current Estimated Value
$456,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,003
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.20%
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Outstanding Balance
$197,874
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$247,507

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1991
Sold by
Ellis Jeanette C
Bought by
Ellis Jeanette C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1990
Sold by
Dudley Timothy R and Dudley Thompson T
Bought by
Ellis Jeanette C and Ellis Mathai D
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brady James $280,000 Commonwealth Ttl Monmouth Ag
Ellis Jeanette C -- --
Ellis Jeanette C -- --
Ellis Jeanette C $152,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brady James $224,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2019 07/31/19 Sold $280,000 -5.1% $191 / Sq Ft
05/17/2019 05/17/19 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2019 05/10/19 For Sale $295,000 0.0% $201 / Sq Ft
10/15/2014 10/15/14 Rented $2,100 -4.5% --
09/12/2014 09/12/14 Under Contract -- -- --
05/23/2014 05/23/14 For Rent $2,200 -- --
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 $10,055 $207,200 $75,500 $131,700
2023 $10,055 $207,200 $75,500 $131,700
2022 $9,707 $207,200 $75,500 $131,700
2021 $9,357 $207,200 $75,500 $131,700
2020 $9,144 $207,200 $75,500 $131,700
2019 $8,889 $207,200 $75,500 $131,700
2018 $8,630 $207,200 $75,500 $131,700
2017 $8,541 $207,200 $75,500 $131,700
2016 $8,466 $207,200 $75,500 $131,700
2015 $8,412 $207,200 $75,500 $131,700
2014 $8,466 $207,200 $75,500 $131,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Beth Cardoso

    Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC

    (609) 448-8200

    5 in this area

    5 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME277736

Bright MLS

APN: 04-00038-0000-00005

New Jersey Mercer County Hightstown 08520

222 Mercer St, Hightstown, NJ

This home is located at 222 Mercer St, Hightstown, NJ 08520 since 10 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $456,003, approximately $311 per square foot. This property was built in 1932. 222 Mercer St is a home located in Mercer County with nearby schools including Melvin H. Kreps Middle School, Hightstown High School, and SciCore Academy.

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