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  • $1,056,700

    242 Hancock Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307

    4beds
    1baths
    1,200sqft
    Apartment
    Built in 1895
    -- sqft lot
    $1,056,700 Zestimate®
    $881/sqft
    $3,157 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,056,700

    $814,000 - $1.38M

    $3,157/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Welcome to Your Charming and Spacious 4-Bedroom Duplex Apartment with Backyard Access in JC Heights! For Rent By Owner, NO FEE: Looking for an apartment that offers space, comfort, and character? Look no further than this beautiful 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex apartment in a 2-family home. With backyard access, a huge eat-in kitchen, a spacious and sun-lit living room, and original wood flooring, this apartment is the perfect choice for you. Plus, it's rented by the owner, ensuring that you receive responsive and attentive service. Located in Jersey City Heights, this apartment is only a 20-minute bus ride from Manhattan, with direct service to Port Authority and Journal Square. Washington Park, just down the block, offers a dog run, playgrounds, and more for your outdoor enjoyment. And with excellent restaurants and shops within a 5-minute walk from your front door, you'll have everything you need right at your fingertips. Inside the apartment, you'll find plenty of space for you and your family or roommates to enjoy. The living room area is perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests, and the eat-in kitchen is big enough for everyone to hang while you cook without getting in the way. The backyard access offers a great space for outdoor grilling or just relaxing in the fresh air. The apartment features four carpeted bedrooms and one bathroom, perfect for accommodating a family or roommates. New carpet in the bedrooms, fresh paint, and refinished wood flooring throughout give this vintage apartment a fresh look and feel while retaining a sense of warmth and character. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this fantastic apartment your new home. Contact the owner today to schedule a viewing! Renters will be responsible for full utilities including gas, water, and electric. ALL occupants over 18 must be on lease. Renters are responsible for keeping common areas clean, taking in and bringing out trash, keeping sidewalks clear of snow, etc. No smoking.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Laundry: None
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 2,500 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0601603000000031

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    Materials
    • Frame
    Condition
    • Year built: 1895

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Jersey City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $881/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $507,900
    • Annual tax amount: $11,341

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/4/2023Listing removed--
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    2/10/2023Listed for rent$3,000$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    8/20/1997Sold$119,000$99/sqft
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    7/24/1996Sold$119,000$99/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,341 $507,900
    2024$11,341 +1.6%$507,900
    2023$11,163 +41.4%$507,900
    2022$7,897 $507,900
    2021$7,897 +1%$507,900
    2020$7,822 +3.5%$507,900
    2019$7,558 -17.2%$507,900
    2018$9,126 +1.3%$507,900 +334.1%
    2017$9,010 +2.9%$117,000
    2016$8,754 +0.6%$117,000
    2015$8,698 -0.4%$117,000
    2014$8,735 +3.9%$117,000
    2013$8,405 +2.5%$117,000
    2012$8,199 +1.5%$117,000
    2011$8,077 +19.3%$117,000
    2010$6,771 +8.4%$117,000
    2009$6,246 $117,000
    2008-- $117,000
    2007-- $117,000
    2006-- $117,000
    2005-- $117,000
    2004-- $117,000
    2003-- $117,000
    2002-- $117,000
    2001-- $117,000
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    Neighborhood: The Heights

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