NOT LISTED FOR SALE

940 Riverside Ave Trenton, NJ 08618

Berkeley Square & Parkside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $243,000 - $437,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,530 Sq Ft
$132/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2018

Last sale price $120,000 $47 Per Sq Ft

Est. 177% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,434/month

137 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Oriented
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Attic
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2018

Spacious Colonial Home with 2,570 sq ft of living space includes oversized bedrooms, office/library, Extra large living room with a Brick fireplace, eat in kitchen, hardwood floors, walk up attic, and finished basement. The property is located in the Historic district of Trenton features a 2 car detached garage. This majestic home is located in a desirable area with lots of public transportation, dining, entertainment, and close to major highways. What do I like best about this home is the unique woodwork, molding, solid wood doors and historic and classic character that this home projects.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Farmer, SFR, BPOR. REO Ce

Realty Mark Central, LLC License #1008489 Listed on: 02/01/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrease Leonard

Fathom Realty NJ, LLC License #1643986

Fathom Realty NJ, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 6,950 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x139
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned HIST

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,530 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • River Nearby
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Trenton Central High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Square Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00011
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-32201-00011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Remarks Public: Spacious Colonial Home with 2,570 sq ft of living space includes oversized bedrooms, office/library, Extra large living room with a Brick fireplace, eat in kitchen, hardwood floors, walk up attic, and finished basement. The property is located in the Historic district of Trenton features a 2 car detached garage. This majestic home is located in a desirable area with lots of public transportation, dining, entertainment, and close to major highways. What do I like best about this home is the unique woodwork, molding, solid wood doors and historic and classic character that this home projects.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2530
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2530
  • Net Sq Ft: 2530.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 43.44
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2530
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 940

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Slate
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Radiator, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • High School: TRENTON CENTRAL
  • School District Key: 300200396606
  • High School: TRENTON CENTRAL

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 122600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 21100.00
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X139
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6950.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: HIST

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2171960
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7120.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-32201-00011
  • Tax Lot: 00011
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 08/29/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2018
Closed on
Aug 29, 2018
Sold by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society Fsb
Bought by
Humphrey Rahim
Seller's Agent
Robert Farmer, SFR, BPOR. REO Ce
Realty Mark Central, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Patrease Leonard
Fathom Realty NJ, LLC
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
9.19%
Total Days on Market
137
Current Estimated Value
$332,945

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$212,945
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.22%
Original Mortgage
$149,655
Outstanding Balance
$133,497
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$199,448

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2017
Sold by
Sharper Thelma Y and Sharper Abraham A
Bought by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society and Christiana Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1993
Bought by
Sharper Abraham A and Sharper Thelma Y
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
Humphrey Rahim $120,000 Fortune Title Agency Inc
Wilmington Savings Fund Society -- None Available
Sharper Abraham A $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Humphrey Rahim $149,655
Previous Owner Sharper Thelma Y $96,736
Previous Owner Sharper Thelma Y $331,793
Previous Owner Sharper Thelma Y $325,752
Previous Owner Sharper Thelma Y $33,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2018 08/29/18 Sold $120,000 +9.2% $47 / Sq Ft
08/16/2018 08/16/18 Price Changed $109,900 0.0% $43 / Sq Ft
08/16/2018 08/16/18 For Sale $109,900 0.0% $43 / Sq Ft
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2018 05/30/18 For Sale $109,900 0.0% $43 / Sq Ft
05/05/2018 05/05/18 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2018 02/23/18 For Sale $109,900 -8.4% $43 / Sq Ft
02/23/2018 02/23/18 Off Market $120,000 -- --
02/15/2018 02/15/18 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2018 02/01/18 For Sale $109,900 -- $43 / 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 $8,000 $143,700 $21,100 $122,600
2023 $8,000 $143,700 $21,100 $122,600
2022 $7,843 $143,700 $21,100 $122,600
2021 $7,980 $143,700 $21,100 $122,600
2020 $7,954 $143,700 $21,100 $122,600
2019 $7,826 $143,700 $21,100 $122,600
2018 $7,491 $143,700 $21,100 $122,600
2017 $7,120 $143,700 $21,100 $122,600
2016 $6,052 $105,200 $20,800 $84,400
2015 $6,031 $105,200 $20,800 $84,400
2014 $6,003 $105,200 $20,800 $84,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patrease Leonard

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Patrease Leonard

    Fathom Realty NJ, LLC

    (862) 245-1425

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1005918237

Bright MLS

APN: 11-32201-0000-00011

New Jersey Mercer County Trenton 08618 Berkeley Square & Parkside

940 Riverside Ave, Trenton, NJ

This home is located at 940 Riverside Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618 since 01 February 2018 and is currently estimated at $332,945, approximately $131 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 940 Riverside Ave is a home located in Mercer County with nearby schools including Jefferson Elementary School, Joyce Kilmer Middle School, and Trenton Central High School - Main Campus.

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