$640,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2022

542 Martin Luther King jr Dr Jersey City, NJ 07304

Bergen-Lafayette Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1,394 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

2% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Brownstone
  • Living Room
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Liberty High School Rated A-
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

BEAUTIFUL ONE FAMILY HOUSE IN A FANTASTIC AREA OF JERSEY CITY. ONE OF A KIND! FOUR BEDROOMS, THREE FULL BATHS. FINISHED BASEMENT INCLUDES FAMILY ROOM, FULL BATHROOM, WALK-OUT. NICE YARD. FIRST FLOOR INCLUDES LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, OFFICE/ BEDROOM. SECOND FLOOR CONSISTS OF MASTER BEDROOM WITH MASTER BATHROOM AND TWO BEDROOMS, FULL BATHROOM. WOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. LOTS OF SPACE. CLOSE TO SHOPPING, PARKS, JOURNAL SQUARE AND ALL METHODS OF TRANSPORTATION. LOW TAXES!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fred Sawiris

KELLER WILLIAMS CITY VIEWS License #0564961 Listed on: 05/31/2022

KELLER WILLIAMS CITY VIEWS

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,902

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 16x85

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 00016 / 18601
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39992

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,902

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: ONE FAMILY
  • Type: One Family
  • Building Style: Brownstone
  • Lead Paint Form: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39992
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Living Rooms: 1
  • Floor 1 Dining Rooms: 1
  • First Full Floor Bathrooms: 1
  • Floor 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Floor1 Kitchen: 1
  • Floor2 Kitchens: 3
  • Floor 2 Living Rooms: 2
  • Floor 4 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Floor 4 Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Floor4 Kitchens: 1
  • Floor4 Other: 3
  • Floor 4 Total Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Available: None

Utilities

  • Heating/Cooling: Baseboard, Gas, Hot Water

Lot Info

  • Geo Match Code: 3
  • Geo Matched Method: 2
  • Geo Quality: 0.85
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 06/15/2022
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16
  • Lot: 00016
  • Lot Size: 16X85

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3902

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Maas Emilie and Kodhima Eni
Bought by
Batista Jennifer and Mateo Felix
Current Estimated Value
$815,975

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$715,700
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2022
Sold by
Sheriff Of The County Of Hudson
Bought by
Brothers From Another Mother Limited Liabilit

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2014
Sold by
Perkins Eric R and Winograd Morris
Bought by
Brothers From Another Mother Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2009
Sold by
Risan Homes Llc
Bought by
Winograd Morris

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2008
Sold by
Coachman Steven
Bought by
Risan Homes Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2004
Sold by
Hitlali Hiwante and Persaud Ganga
Bought by
Hendricks Shirley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
8.2%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2003
Sold by
Moss Silvan
Bought by
Hitlall Hiwante and Persdud Gamga

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1998
Sold by
Christmas Essie
Bought by
Moss Silvan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,127
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1995
Sold by
Smith Primus
Bought by
Christmas Essie
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $842,000 Catic Title
Deed $842,000 Catic Title
Sheriffs Deed $482,000 Moses Robin
Sheriffs Deed $482,000 Moses Robin
Trustee Deed $46,000 Old Republic Natl Title Ins
Bargain Sale Deed -- --
Deed $203,000 None Available
Bargain Sale Deed $240,000 Lawyers Title Ins
Sheriffs Deed $109,000 First Financial Title Agency
Deed $42,500 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $715,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $412,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $750,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $204,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $42,127 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $842,000 +1.8% --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $827,000 +29.2% --
07/21/2022 07/21/22 Sold $640,000 +2.4% --
06/07/2022 06/07/22 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2022 05/31/22 For Sale $624,998 -- --
Source: Hudson County 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 $7,599 $340,300 $66,000 $274,300
2024 $5,467 $340,300 $66,000 $274,300
2023 $5,467 $243,300 $66,000 $177,300
2022 $5,153 $243,300 $66,000 $177,300
2021 $3,903 $243,300 $66,000 $177,300
2020 $3,917 $243,300 $66,000 $177,300
2019 $3,747 $243,300 $66,000 $177,300
2018 $967 $243,300 $66,000 $177,300
2017 $5,070 $65,000 $5,400 $59,600
2016 $5,006 $65,000 $5,400 $59,600
2015 $4,863 $65,000 $5,400 $59,600
2014 $4,832 $65,000 $5,400 $59,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tamayo Oppenheimer

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tamayo Oppenheimer

    SILVER AND OAK REALTY

    (201) 218-1635

    15 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Tamayo Oppenheimer
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  • Leilani Chin

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Leilani Chin

    CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH

    (908) 812-7759

    5 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Leilani Chin
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  • Fred Sawiris

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Fred Sawiris

    KELLER WILLIAMS CITY VIEWS

    (201) 390-0797

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Fred Sawiris
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Map

Source: Hudson County MLS

MLS Number: 220009891

Hudson County MLS

APN: 06-18601-0000-00016

New Jersey Hudson County Jersey City 07304 Bergen-Lafayette

542 Martin Luther King jr Dr, Jersey City, NJ

This home is located at 542 Martin Luther King jr Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07304 and is currently priced at $640,000. 542 Martin Luther King jr Dr is a home located in Hudson County with nearby schools including Ollie Culbreth, Jr. School, PS #14, Lincoln High School, and Henry Snyder High School.

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