NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Commonwealth Ave Trenton, NJ 08629

Villa Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $223,000 - $315,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
994 Sq Ft
$261/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2018

Last sale price $70,000 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 270% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,875/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Porch
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2018

Single family Cape style home consisting of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Property features a rear and front porch as well as a rear yard and detached garage. Property is being sold in as-is condition. No sellers disclosure available. Corporate addendums to follow accepted agreement of sale. Any and all certs, co's and u & o's are a responsibility of the buyer before closing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gerry Galster

PA REO Inc License #0784070 Listed on: 09/13/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Jay Ricigliano

Action USA Jay Robert Realtors License #7819132

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x100

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 994 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Villa Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00029
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-30702-00029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Remarks Public: Single family Cape style home consisting of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Property features a rear and front porch as well as a rear yard and detached garage. Property is being sold in as-is condition. No sellers disclosure available. Corporate addendums to follow accepted agreement of sale. Any and all certs, co's and u & o's are a responsibility of the buyer before closing.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 994
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 994
  • Net Sq Ft: 994.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 65.29
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 994
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 229

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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: TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 300200396606

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 68900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 22700.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2170961
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4539.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-30702-00029
  • Tax Lot: 00029
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 10/18/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2018
Closed on
Oct 5, 2018
Sold by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society Fsb
Bought by
Contreras Filadeleo Fernandez
Seller's Agent
Gerry Galster
PA REO Inc
Buyer's Agent
Jay Ricigliano
Action USA Jay Robert Realtors
List Price
$64,900
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
7.86%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$259,312

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$189,312
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2018
Closed on
Sep 12, 2018
Sold by
Koval Robert A and Koval Kyle A
Bought by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society and Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trusts
Seller's Agent
Gerry Galster
PA REO Inc
Buyer's Agent
Jay Ricigliano
Action USA Jay Robert Realtors
List Price
$64,900
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
7.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1995
Sold by
Bernocchi Pearl
Bought by
Koval Robert and Koval Harriet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,000
Interest Rate
7.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Contreras Filadeleo Fernandez $70,000 Mortgage Connect Lp
Wilmington Savings Fund Society -- None Available
Koval Robert $69,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Koval Robert $66,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2018 10/18/18 Sold $70,000 +7.9% $70 / Sq Ft
09/26/2018 09/26/18 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2018 09/13/18 For Sale $64,900 -- $65 / 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 $5,099 $91,600 $22,700 $68,900
2023 $5,099 $91,600 $22,700 $68,900
2022 $5,000 $91,600 $22,700 $68,900
2021 $5,087 $91,600 $22,700 $68,900
2020 $5,070 $91,600 $22,700 $68,900
2019 $4,989 $91,600 $22,700 $68,900
2018 $4,775 $91,600 $22,700 $68,900
2017 $4,539 $91,600 $22,700 $68,900
2016 $4,827 $83,900 $20,000 $63,900
2015 $4,810 $83,900 $20,000 $63,900
2014 $4,787 $83,900 $20,000 $63,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Gerry Galster

    PA REO Inc

    (215) 633-0102

    8 Total Sales

    Gerry Galster
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  • Jay Ricigliano

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jay Ricigliano

    Action USA Jay Robert Realtors

    (609) 954-4661

    2 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Jay Ricigliano
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003797502

Bright MLS

APN: 11-30702-0000-00029

New Jersey Mercer County Trenton 08629 Villa Park

229 Commonwealth Ave, Trenton, NJ

This home is located at 229 Commonwealth Ave, Trenton, NJ 08629 since 13 September 2018 and is currently estimated at $259,312, approximately $260 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 229 Commonwealth Ave is a home located in Mercer County with nearby schools including Hedgepeth-Williams Elementary School, Trenton Central High School - Main Campus, and Achievers Early College Prep Charter School.

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