227 Mercer St Hightstown, NJ 08520
Estimated Value: $429,000 - $645,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Attic
- No HOA
- Marble Flooring
- 2 Fireplaces
- Breakfast Area or Nook
About This Home
As of February 2015Quality Craftsmanship! The best of both worlds, have the charm and quality of an historic home with the convenience and luxury of updated renovations. This colonial has been completely restored with it's charm intact. Restored original hardwood floors, windows and two staircases paired with new bathrooms, kitchen, electricity, plumbing, central air/heating, hot water heater, new roof with ridge vent and new gutters. Enjoy your kitchen with 42" spice maple cabinets, island, granite counter top and stainless steel. The full bath with subway tiling has two vanity sinks and marble flooring. All 3 bedrooms have walk-in closets. A new addition includes family room with hardwood floors, powder room and French doors to back yard. Walk up attic. Basement has newly poured concrete floor and walk out to back yard. Driveway with 2 car garage. Walk to NYC bus line, minutes from NJ Turnpike, short drive to Princeton Junction Train Station.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,734
Year Built
- Built in 1915 | Remodeled in 2009
Lot Details
- 8,550 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x171
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R-3
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Pitched Roof
- Aluminum Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- 2 Fireplaces
- Non-Functioning Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Attic
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Marble
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1.5 Bathrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- 5 Parking Spaces
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Schools
- Grace Norton Rogers Elementary School
- Melvin H Kreps Middle School
- Hightstown School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00024
- Assessor Parcel Number 04-00056-00024
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 9, 2015
Closed on
Feb 25, 2015
Sold by
Cardoso Philippe and Aughenbaugh Jack R
Bought by
Pickett Richard and Pickett Allison
Seller's Agent
Beth Cardoso
Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Yakenya Moise
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$170,219
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.89%
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Outstanding Balance
$186,417
Interest Rate
3.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$263,273
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 26, 2008
Sold by
Dexheimer W Kim
Bought by
Cardoso Philippe and Aughenbaugh Jack R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,385
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Richard | $330,000 | Empire Title & Abstract Agen | |
| Cardoso Philippe | $142,900 | Lt National Title Services | |
| Cardoso Philippe | $142,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Pickett Richard | $240,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cardoso Philippe J | $240,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cardoso Philippe | $187,385 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2015 02/27/15 | Sold | $335,000 | 0.0% | $186 / Sq Ft |
| 01/24/2015 01/24/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/09/2015 01/09/15 | For Sale | $335,000 | 0.0% | $186 / Sq Ft |
| 07/15/2013 07/15/13 | Rented | $2,400 | -4.0% | -- |
| 06/18/2013 06/18/13 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/23/2013 05/23/13 | For Rent | $2,500 | +8.7% | -- |
| 08/01/2012 08/01/12 | Rented | $2,300 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/18/2012 05/18/12 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/18/2012 04/18/12 | For Rent | $2,300 | -- | -- |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,716 | $200,200 | $85,000 | $115,200 |
| 2023 | $9,716 | $200,200 | $85,000 | $115,200 |
| 2022 | $9,379 | $200,200 | $85,000 | $115,200 |
| 2021 | $9,041 | $200,200 | $85,000 | $115,200 |
| 2020 | $8,835 | $200,200 | $85,000 | $115,200 |
| 2019 | $8,589 | $200,200 | $85,000 | $115,200 |
| 2018 | $8,338 | $200,200 | $85,000 | $115,200 |
| 2017 | $8,285 | $201,000 | $85,000 | $116,000 |
| 2016 | $8,213 | $201,000 | $85,000 | $116,000 |
| 2015 | $6,691 | $164,800 | $85,000 | $79,800 |
| 2014 | $6,734 | $164,800 | $85,000 | $79,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Beth Cardoso
B
Seller's Agent in 2015
Beth Cardoso
Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC
(609) 448-8200
5 in this area
5 Total Sales
-
Yakenya Moise
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Yakenya Moise
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
(609) 436-0305
28 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002516976
APN: 04-00056-0000-00024
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