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279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 Property Information

279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton
Zip code 08638
County Mercer
Municipality Ewing Township
Block 67
Lot 5

Sales & Tax Overview for 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton

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Sale date 06/01/1999
Sale price $65,000
Arm's length
Property tax $4,614

Lot & Building Information for 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton

Building sqft 1,100
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.094
Year built 1923
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About 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638?

279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 was built in 1923 and has a total of 1,100 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $113,900, the tax amount paid for 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 is $4,614.

When was 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 last sold and what was the last sale price?

279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 was last sold in 06/01/1999 for $65,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/01/1999 $65,000

Title Documents for 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton

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Property Taxes for 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $4,614
Market value $113,900

Assessment History for 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $113,900 $113,900 4.051 $4,614 +3.00%
2024 $113,900 $113,900 3.933 $4,480 +6.38%
2023 $113,900 $113,900 3.697 $4,211 -20.90%
2022 $148,000 $148,000 3.597 $5,324 +33.20%
2021 $113,900 $113,900 3.509 $3,997 +1.45%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Parkway Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 366 0.18
Parkway Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 366 0.18
Stokes Elementary School NR Public K-3 306 0.42
Incarnation-St James Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 132 0.64
Incarnation-St James Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 132 0.64

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Trenton Stem-To-Civics Charter School 2 Charter 6-12 585 0.61
Incarnation-St James Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 132 0.64
Perkins Christian Institute NR Private PK, K-7 0 0.80
Joyce Kilmer Middle School NR Public K-8 754 0.89
Christina Seix Academy NR Private PK-7 211 1.09

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Trenton Stem-To-Civics Charter School 2 Charter 6-12 585 0.61
Mercer Regional School NR Public 3, 5-6, 8-12 0 1.11
Sprout U School of the Arts NR Private PK-10 79 1.13
Ewing High School 2 Public 9-12 1,109 1.14
Trenton Central High School West NR Public 9-12 761 1.19

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Neighbors for 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton

Here are the neighbors for 279 Homecrest Avenue, Trenton.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
277 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 992 07/01/2021 $145,000
261 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,308 08/16/2024 $1
289 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,198 06/23/1997 $74,100
159 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,304 04/11/2003 $140,000
165 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,125 05/27/2016 $89,000
155 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,465 11/15/2023 $60,000
265 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,008
255 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,344 04/15/2024 $1
259 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,319 06/15/2021 $10
175 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 864 08/22/1984 $47,200
275 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,466 09/30/2016 $124,900
267 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 890 02/09/2021 $10
263 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,314 04/22/2021 $225,000
257 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,609 12/28/2018 $144,000
173 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 999 10/08/2021 $194,500
285 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,518 07/29/2020 $125,000
269 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,698 02/08/2024 $1
181 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,476 09/06/2013 $1
179 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 972 08/20/2024 $100
167 Homecrest Ave, Trenton 1,267 07/03/2008 $120,000

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