Seller's Agent in 2025
Joseph York
Christie's Int'l RE Group
(848) 207-1495
3 in this area
50 Total Sales
229 Mechanic St Red Bank, NJ 07701
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,020
Sq Ft
7,405
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- New Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Crown Molding
- Red Bank Regional High School Rated A
- No HOA
- Patio
About This Home
As of October 2025Welcome to 229 Mechanic Street, a rare opportunity to own a piece of Red Bank's history. This charming 3-bedroom ranch, built in 1938 by jazz legend Count Basie for his parents on the very lot where he was born, holds enduring cultural significance. The home offers timeless warmth with hardwood floors, a picture window, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A bright layout provides comfortable living, while the spacious backyard is ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or future expansion. Just moments from downtown Red Bank's shops, restaurants, the Count Basie Center for the Arts, and Riverview Medical Center, this property blends everyday convenience with a remarkable legacy.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Christie's Int'l RE Group License #1756367 Listed on: 09/06/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,549
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Lot Details
- 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 147
Parking
- Driveway
Home Design
- Flat Roof Shape
Interior Spaces
- 1,020 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- New Kitchen
- Unfinished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Exclusions: personal items
- Assessor Parcel Number 39-00017-0000-00018
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 6, 2025
Closed on
Oct 27, 2025
Sold by
Burke John and Trasborg Catherine
Bought by
Mastropaolo Michael
Seller's Agent
Joseph York
Christie's Int'l RE Group
Buyer's Agent
Jason McGuire
Jersey Property Group Realty
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$559,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-1.06%
Views
655
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
60.56%
Original Mortgage
$359,000
Outstanding Balance
$359,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$221,580
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 3, 2018
Closed on
Sep 24, 2018
Sold by
Rhodes Joshua and Theobald Kevin Theobald
Bought by
Burke John and Trasborg Catherine
Seller's Agent
David Scalese
Keller Williams Realty East Monmouth
Buyer's Agent
Joseph York
Christie's Int'l RE Group
Sold Price
$348,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%
Original Mortgage
$278,400
Interest Rate
4.65%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 3, 2008
Sold by
Shannon Robin Renee
Bought by
Theobald Kevin and Rhodes Joshua
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,700
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $559,000 | Ats Title Agency | |
| Deed | $348,000 | -- | |
| Executors Deed | $253,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $359,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $278,400 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | -- | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $227,700 | Stand Alone First |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 10/28/25 | Sold | $559,000 | -1.1% | $548 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/26/2025 09/26/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/06/2025 09/06/25 | For Sale | $565,000 | +62.4% | $554 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/12/2018 09/12/18 | Sold | $348,000 | -- | $367 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,549 | $572,200 | $406,200 | $166,000 |
| 2024 | $8,861 | $505,500 | $346,200 | $159,300 |
| 2023 | $8,861 | $463,700 | $313,900 | $149,800 |
| 2022 | $8,246 | $440,900 | $297,500 | $143,400 |
| 2021 | $8,246 | $368,600 | $238,000 | $130,600 |
| 2020 | $8,116 | $357,200 | $238,000 | $119,200 |
| 2019 | $7,818 | $353,600 | $238,000 | $115,600 |
| 2018 | $8,569 | $391,800 | $238,000 | $153,800 |
| 2017 | $8,246 | $390,800 | $238,000 | $152,800 |
| 2016 | $8,150 | $386,800 | $238,000 | $148,800 |
| 2015 | $7,111 | $349,800 | $278,000 | $71,800 |
| 2014 | $6,692 | $349,800 | $278,000 | $71,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Joseph York
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Jason McGuire
J
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jason McGuire
Jersey Property Group Realty
(732) 988-8900
1 in this area
4 Total Sales
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D
Seller's Agent in 2018
David Scalese
Keller Williams Realty East Monmouth
Map
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)
MLS Number: 22526662
APN: 39-00017-0000-00018
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