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5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 - Property report

Also known as: 5 Kern Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1936

Acreage

0.184

Sale price

$2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
5 Kern Avenue
ZIP code
08638
County
Mercer
Block
124
Lot
561
Municipality
1102
Parcel ID
124-561

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/17/1985
Sale price
$2,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$5,101
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,018
Year built
1936
Lot
Acreage
0.184

Area overview

Walk score
54 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638

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

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Tax

Property taxes for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ

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Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$5,351
Current property tax
$5,101
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$132,100
Land value
$47,800
Building value
$84,300

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020 $132,100 $132,100 3.459 $4,569 +2.67%
2019 $132,100 $132,100 3.369 $4,450 +8.58%
2018 $77,600 $77,600 5.282 $4,099 -2.28%
2017 $77,600 $77,600 5.405 $4,194 +1.37%
2016 $77,600 $77,600 5.332 $4,138 +3.62%
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Stokes Elementary School NR Public K-3 306 0.97
Family Guidance Center-Children's Day School NR Private 1-8 58 1.23
Christina Seix Academy NR Private PK-7 211 1.24
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School 2 Public 4-6 498 1.27
Joyce Kilmer Middle School NR Public K-8 754 1.27
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Perkins Christian Institute NR Private PK, K-7 0 1.24
Joyce Kilmer Middle School NR Public K-8 754 1.27
Mercer Regional School NR Public 3, 5-6, 8-12 0 1.29
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities 5 Charter 3-8 432 1.49
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School 2 Public 7-8 568 1.60
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Sprout U School of the Arts NR Private PK-10 79 1.42
Anne Klien Forensic Center NR Public 0 1.62
Trenton Central High School West NR Public 9-12 761 1.77
Daylight Twilight High School 1 Public 7-12 479 1.81
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital NR Public 11-12 2 1.93

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Neighbors for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ

9 Kern Ave, Trenton 18 Kern Ave, Trenton 15 Hillman Ave, Trenton 1 Kern Ave, Trenton 17 Hillman Ave, Trenton 20 Hillman Ave, Trenton 11 Hillman Ave, Trenton 5 Ives Ave, Trenton 97 Groveland Ave, Trenton 95 Groveland Ave, Trenton 107 Groveland Ave, Trenton 14 Hillman Ave, Trenton 12 Hillman Ave, Trenton 6 Ives Ave, Trenton 14 Kern Ave, Trenton 11 Kern Ave, Trenton 1 Ives Ave, Trenton 11 Ives Ave, Trenton 10 Kern Ave, Trenton 12 Kern Ave, Trenton

Nearby ZIP codes for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ

08525, Mercer County, NJ 08530, Mercer County, NJ 08534, Mercer County, NJ 08540, Mercer County, NJ 08540, Middlesex County, NJ 08540, Somerset County, NJ 08542, Mercer County, NJ 08550, Mercer County, NJ 08558, Somerset County, NJ 08560, Mercer County, NJ 08561, Mercer County, NJ 08608, Mercer County, NJ 08609, Mercer County, NJ 08610, Mercer County, NJ 08618, Mercer County, NJ 08619, Mercer County, NJ 08620, Mercer County, NJ 08628, Mercer County, NJ 08629, Mercer County, NJ 08648, Mercer County, NJ 08690, Mercer County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638?

The development at 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 was built in 1936.

What is the total square footage of 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638?

5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 has a total of 1,018 square feet.

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

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

What is the assessed value of 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638?

5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 is currently assessed at $132,100.

What are the property taxes for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638?

The property taxes for 5 Kern Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 total $5,351.

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