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5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 Property Information

5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton
Zip code 08638
County Mercer
Municipality Ewing Township
Block 124
Lot 561

Sales & Tax Overview for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton

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Sale date 06/17/1985
Sale price $2,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,101

Lot & Building Information for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton

Building sqft 1,018
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.184
Year built 1936
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About 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638?

5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 was built in 1936 and has a total of 1,018 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $132,100, the tax amount paid for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 is $5,351.

When was 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 was last sold in 06/17/1985 for $2,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/17/1985 $2,000

Title Documents for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
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Property Taxes for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $5,351
Current property tax $5,101
Market value $132,100

Assessment History for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $132,100 $132,100 4.051 $5,351 +3.00%
2024 $132,100 $132,100 3.933 $5,195 +6.38%
2023 $132,100 $132,100 3.697 $4,884 +2.78%
2022 $132,100 $132,100 3.597 $4,752 +2.51%
2021 $132,100 $132,100 3.509 $4,635 +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)
Incarnation-St James Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 132 0.31
Incarnation-St James Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 132 0.31
Parkway Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 366 0.78
Parkway Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 366 0.78
Sister Georgine School NR Private 10 0.95

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Incarnation-St James Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 132 0.31
Trenton Stem-To-Civics Charter School 2 Charter 6-12 585 0.36
Sister Georgine School NR Private 10 0.95
Family Guidance Center-Children's Day School NR Private 1-8 58 1.23
Christina Seix Academy NR Private PK-7 211 1.24

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 0.36
Sister Georgine School NR Private 10 0.95
Ewing High School 2 Public 9-12 1,109 1.04
Mercer Regional School NR Public 3, 5-6, 8-12 0 1.29
Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 924 1.42

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Neighbors for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton

Here are the neighbors for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
9 Kern Ave, Trenton 684 05/28/1980
18 Kern Ave, Trenton 1,043 12/14/2022 $253,000
15 Hillman Ave, Trenton 1,034 08/06/2018 $131,000
1 Kern Ave, Trenton 1,653 10/23/2001 $52,000
17 Hillman Ave, Trenton 806 03/06/2017 $98,500
20 Hillman Ave, Trenton 1,888 09/30/1999 $78,000
11 Hillman Ave, Trenton 2,120 02/14/2012 $200,000
5 Ives Ave, Trenton 1,524 08/04/2022 $235,000
97 Groveland Ave, Trenton 1,248 05/09/2002 $1
95 Groveland Ave, Trenton 1,248 08/15/2023 $316,000
107 Groveland Ave, Trenton 06/17/1985
14 Hillman Ave, Trenton 1,392 02/04/2022 $1
12 Hillman Ave, Trenton 1,218 10/16/2001 $1
6 Ives Ave, Trenton 06/17/1985
14 Kern Ave, Trenton 09/20/1994 $1
11 Kern Ave, Trenton 1,464 12/09/2019 $200,000
1 Ives Ave, Trenton 1,624 06/21/2018 $170,000
11 Ives Ave, Trenton 1,218 04/17/2024 $353,250
10 Kern Ave, Trenton 748 01/23/2014 $76,000
12 Kern Ave, Trenton 1,224 06/29/2010 $142,000

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