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540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08610 Property Information

540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08610 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton
Zip code 08610
County Mercer
Municipality Hamilton Township
Block 2116
Lot 32

Sales & Tax Overview for 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton

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Sale date 08/31/2023
Sale price $450,000
Arm's length
Property tax $8,543

Lot & Building Information for 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton

Building sqft 1,554
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.177
Year built 1930
Exterior structural material
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About 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08610?

540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08610 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,554 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08610 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $230,400, the tax amount paid for 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08610 is $8,543.

When was 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08610 last sold and what was the last sale price?

540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08610 was last sold in 08/31/2023 for $450,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/31/2023 $450,000
10/01/2018 $195,000
07/19/2004 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
08/31/2023 - D
10/01/2018 - D
10/03/2018 - R
07/19/2004 - D
08/06/2004 - R
06/19/1991 - D
         
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $8,543
Market value $230,400

Assessment History for 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $230,400 $230,400 3.708 $8,543 +5.22%
2024 $230,400 $230,400 3.524 $8,119 +20.85%
2023 $203,400 $203,400 3.303 $6,718 +1.60%
2022 $203,400 $203,400 3.251 $6,613 -0.37%
2021 $203,400 $203,400 3.263 $6,637 +12.40%

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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)
Kuser Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 457 0.42
Kuser Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 457 0.42
Trenton Catholic Academy Lower School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.47
Trenton Catholic Academy Lower School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.47
Newgrange School NR Private 2-12 101 0.57

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Trenton Catholic Academy Lower School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.47
Newgrange School NR Private 2-12 101 0.57
The Newgrange School NR Private 1-12 92 0.70
Holy Angels School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.10
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton 6 Charter K-8 439 1.13

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Newgrange School NR Private 2-12 101 0.57
The Newgrange School NR Private 1-12 92 0.70
Trenton Central High School 1 Public 10-12 2,255 1.02
Hamilton West-Watson High School 3 Public 9-12 1,348 1.03
Hamilton North-Nottingham High School 3 Public 9-12 1,005 1.34

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Neighbors for 540 Sylvan Avenue, Trenton

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
156 Watson Ave, Trenton 1,333 04/08/2010 $44,000
1351 Cedar Ln, Trenton 1,302 08/13/2021 $230,000
333 Newkirk Ave, Trenton 784 12/08/2003 $87,550
124 Watson Ave, Trenton 1,132 09/10/2015 $64,225
140 Watson Ave, Trenton 1,591 07/10/2020 $245,000
530 Sylvan Ave, Trenton 1,378 06/29/2016 $150,000
1363 Cedar Ln, Trenton 1,288 08/20/1979 $55,000
128 Watson Ave, Trenton 1,101 08/15/1992 $1
1333 Cedar Ln, Trenton 1,120 07/09/2018 $178,000
321 Newkirk Ave, Trenton 1,344 08/05/1993 $1
231 Watson Ave, Trenton 1,536 02/28/2024 $375,000
239 Watson Ave, Trenton 1,128 08/06/2013 $123,900
1375 Cedar Ln, Trenton 1,947 06/09/2005 $1
607 Sylvan Ave, Trenton 1,526 10/24/2000 $140,000
247 Watson Ave, Trenton 2,244 06/05/2024 $245,000
265 Watson Ave, Trenton 1,152 07/23/2014 $127,000
259 Watson Ave, Trenton 900 03/23/2016 $158,000
305 Watson Ave, Trenton 1,346 10/21/2020 $1
331 Newkirk Ave, Trenton 784 11/22/2021 $155,000
327 Newkirk Ave, Trenton 1,287 12/19/1984 $57,000

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