Welcome to this 3-family brick townhome that is packed with charm and located on a beautiful tree lined street in Downtown Jersey City. Unit two and three are occupied, providing a great level of rental income from day one. Unit one - a duplex that is currently on the leasing market for $3495 - boasts an expansive open-concept floor plan that features a bright and airy living room, a built-in wooden bookshelf, a decorative fireplace mantel and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has been updated and has a full suite of stainless steel appliances and a spacious breakfast bar. Heading downstairs to the garden level you'll find two private bedrooms with separate closets and large windows, with the second bedroom offering direct access to the private backyard. Unit two boasts an eat-in kitchen and a large bedroom with a den, perfect as storage space, a study or office. Finally, unit three has been gut renovated with gleaming hardwood floors throughout and an ultra-modern kitchen and bathroom. Located in a highly sought-after location in Downtown Jersey City, you'll be surrounded by eclectic restaurants like Porta, Roman Nose, and Talde, as well as ample outdoor recreational facilities and seasonal farmer's markets at the historic Van Vorst Park. Seamless transportation options are also available, including the Grove Street PATH station and the Harborside Light Rail station.
Sold for $997,000
$997,000
244 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
4beds
2,595sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1887
1,001 Square Feet Lot
$2,187,000 Zestimate®
$384/sqft
$6,986 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,187,000
$1.90M - $2.52M
$6,986/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,595 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 1,001 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0611114000000025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1887
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Jersey City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $384/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,605,100
- Annual tax amount: $35,842
- Inclusions: All major appliances.
- Exclusions: ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY.
- Total actual rent: 4520
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2024 | Sold | $997,000-39.2%$384/sqft |
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| 12/9/2019 | Sold | $1,640,000-3.5%$632/sqft |
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| 10/22/2019 | Pending sale | $1,699,000$655/sqft |
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| 9/9/2019 | Price change | $1,699,000-5.6%$655/sqft |
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| 6/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000+38.9%$693/sqft |
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| 5/21/2018 | Listing removed | $1,295,000$499/sqft |
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| 5/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+52.4%$499/sqft |
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| 9/18/2012 | Sold | $850,000-3.3%$328/sqft |
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| 7/5/2005 | Sold | $879,000+426.3%$339/sqft |
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| 9/12/1995 | Sold | $167,000$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,842 | $1,605,100 |
| 2024 | $35,842 -0.6% | $1,605,100 |
| 2023 | $36,067 +40.1% | $1,605,100 |
| 2022 | $25,746 | $1,605,100 |
| 2021 | $25,746 +4.2% | $1,605,100 |
| 2020 | $24,719 +33.8% | $1,605,100 +29.3% |
| 2019 | $18,478 -36.8% | $1,241,800 |
| 2018 | $29,250 +1.3% | $1,241,800 +231.1% |
| 2017 | $28,879 +2.9% | $375,000 |
| 2016 | $28,058 +199.5% | $375,000 +197.6% |
| 2015 | $9,367 -0.4% | $126,000 |
| 2014 | $9,407 +6.5% | $126,000 |
| 2012 | $8,830 | $126,000 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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