489 Mercer Street

Local assessors in Jersey City, NJ have categorized 489 Mercer Street as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1900 and is 124 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 1,568 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 980 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 160 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a Cape Cod style. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 489 Mercer Street has a total of 2,814 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. Lots of brick were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. The home's a heating system is the primary heating source. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. According to our sources, 489 Mercer Street sold most recently in Nov 17, 2017 for a total of $937,000. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $318.38 per sqft. Before that, the property was also sold for $265,000 in Nov 21, 2016. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a higher price and increase in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $19,156 in taxes each year. 489 Mercer Street was most recently assessed in 2023. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $852,500. Homeowners who care about taxes, will be happy to see that the property's total assessed value has been marked as less than the total market value. Looking to take out a mortage loan? You may want to consider a conventional loan, which is considered one of the most common type of loans on the market. We'll cover the two different types of conventional loans (aka conforming and non-conforming), the pros and cons, and how they could benefit you compared to a FHA or specialty loan. Read more about conventional loans and how you can qualify for one.Sadly, this property is not available for sale but we are constantly updating our inventory in real time. Sign up for a RealtyHop account and add this property to your favorites to get updates on when this property is back on the market. Or alternatively, you can check back frequently for updates.