257 Jackson St

Trenton, NJ 08611

$300,000
Price
4
Beds
1,749 Sq. Ft.
$172 / Sq. Ft.
1,749
Sq. Ft.
$172
per Sq. Ft.

Description

In Trenton’s beloved Mill Hill Historic District, this elegantly preserved rowhome blends historic charm with stylish livability. A gracious double-door vestibule welcomes you in, leading to the living room with tall sash windows that infuse it with natural light. The dining room flows easily into the kitchen, creating a layout that suits both everyday life and easy entertaining. With four-plus bedrooms spread across three finished stories, the home offers remarkable versatility. Whether configured...In Trenton’s beloved Mill Hill Historic District, this elegantly preserved rowhome blends historic charm with stylish livability. A gracious double-door vestibule welcomes you in, leading to the living room with tall sash windows that infuse it with natural light. The dining room flows easily into the kitchen, creating a layout that suits both everyday life and easy entertaining. With four-plus bedrooms spread across three finished stories, the home offers remarkable versatility. Whether configured for creative endeavors, a quiet home office, or guest accommodations, the rooms invite a variety of uses, each as compelling as the last. Pumpkin pine floors and original trim whisper of the home’s past, while front and back staircases enhance the natural rhythm of movement throughout. Step outside and discover a secluded brick patio that feels like a private garden hideaway: enclosed, intimate, and perfect for summer evenings. Just blocks from the courthouses, playgrounds, municipal offices, and the train station with service to both New York and Philadelphia, this home is rooted in history and connected to everything!
  1. Listed by Ira W Lackey Jr • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
    P: (609)-203-2099 ilackey@callawayhenderson.com

Property Details for 257 Jackson Street

Tax ID Number
11-09802-00040
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
End of Row/Townhouse
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
4
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/08/2025 11:49 AM

Property Details for 257 Jackson Street

StatusActive
MLS #NJME2060726
Days on Market39
Taxes$9,983 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1886
Lot Size0.01 AC / 435 SF
CountyMercer County

Location

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Building Information for 257 Jackson Street

Stories4Residences-Year Built1886Lot Size0.01 AC / 435 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,404 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,572

Property Taxes

$832

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 257 Jackson Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396606
  • Elementary School: KILMER (MERCER NJ)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: HOLLAND (MERCER NJ)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: TRENTON CENTRAL H.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MERCER
  • MLS Area: Trenton City (21111)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $172,100
  • Tax Opportunity Zone Y/N: No
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: HIST
  • Tax Lot: 00040
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Smoking Allowed: No
  • Lease Renewal Option: No
  • Lease In Effect: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No
  • Buildout Allowance Y/N: false
  • Section 8 Approved: true
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Rent Control: No
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Verification: No
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,749.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Crops Included: No
  • Habitable Residence: No
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Fencing Y/N: No
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Parcel ID: 2154919
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Land Lease: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • View: No
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Pool Private: No
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric On Property: No
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS

Property History for 257 Jackson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #NJME2060726

$300,000
Jun 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2060726

$350,000
Oct 23, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #682740571

$200,000

-1.9% / yr

Oct 23, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME296302

$200,000
Sep 1, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME296302

Jun 3, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME296302

$219,900
Apr 2, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #266227038

$260,000
May 26, 1999

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME193032

$77,000
Apr 26, 1999

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME193032

Dec 13, 1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME193032

$79,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #NJME2060726

$300,000
06/08/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2060726

$350,000
10/23/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #682740571

$200,000

-1.9% / yr

10/23/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME296302

$200,000
09/01/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME296302

06/03/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME296302

$219,900
04/02/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #266227038

$260,000
05/26/1999

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME193032

$77,000
04/26/1999

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME193032

12/13/1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME193032

$79,000

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Public Records for 257 Jackson Street

Taxable ValueLand$59,100Additions$113,000Total$172,100
Tax Record2023$9,581 ($798 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,749 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,749 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,085 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1886ZoningHISTCountyMERCERAPN11 09802-0000-00040

Schools near 257 Jackson Street

This home is within Trenton Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Luis Munoz-Rivera Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Public4 to 6

Holland Middle School
Public7 to 8

Trenton Central High School
Public10 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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257 Jackson Street is a townhouse for sale in Trenton, NJ 08611. This property was listed for sale on June 8, 2025 by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, it's currently listed at $300,000. It has been on the market for a total of 39 days and was last sold on October 23, 2020. This listing's school district is Trenton Public School District. Nearby schools include Luis Munoz-Rivera Elementary School, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School and Holland Middle School. 257 Jackson Street is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,749 sqft townhouse built in 1886.

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