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Sold for $538,930
  • $538,930

    255 Manhattan Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307

    8beds
    2,226sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1920
    -- sqft lot
    $984,100 Zestimate®
    $242/sqft
    $2,874 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $984,100

    $856,000 - $1.11M

    $2,874/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Owner-occupied and lovingly cared for, No. 255 Manhattan Avenue represents a special opportunity to either establish or expand your presence in Jersey City's most compelling neighborhood, The Heights. Located in the winsome Western Slope section only one half-block from beloved Leonard Gordon Park, one block from buses that service the Journal Square PATH Station, one-and-a-half blocks from buses that service New York City (Port Authority), as well as proximal to a wide range of retail. No. 255 Manhattan Avenue is three-story, fully detached 2 Family home on a 25-foot by 100-foot lot with 8 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bathrooms, two-car garage and an easily accessible English basement with washer/dryer and storage area that includes a bonus finished area with den, office, kitchenette and full bathroom. The first floor apartment is an owner-occupied a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom that offers incredible flexibility as it could be expanded by incorporating a portion of the lower floor. The second floor is a tenant-occupied 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, but it can also be used as a 3 bedroom with a dedicated office/workspace, or opened up to be used as a 3 bedroom with an open-concept living and dining space. Conservative market rent with parking for the first floor is $1800. Rental tenant on the second floor pays $1800 per month; their lease runs through the end of the year. Net income of $30,604 annually for a 4.63% CAP rate. There is no oil tank on the property.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Gas
    Features
    • Basement: Finished, Full
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,226 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 2,500 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0604201000000015

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Jersey City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $242/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $439,700
    • Annual tax amount: $9,819
    • Inclusions: All Major Appliances and Fixtures as Shown
    • Exclusions: All personal property
    • Total actual rent: 3600

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/7/2024Sold$538,930-19%$242/sqft
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    8/26/2020Sold$665,000+2.5%$299/sqft
    Source: HCMLS #202010748 Report a problem
    7/15/2020Listed for sale$649,000$292/sqft
    Source: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HUDSON RIVER PROPERTIES #202010748 Report a problem
    7/15/2020Pending sale$649,000$292/sqft
    Source: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HUDSON RIVER PROPERTIES #202010748 Report a problem
    6/14/2020Listed for sale$649,000+90.9%$292/sqft
    Source: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HUDSON RIVER PROPERTIES #202010748 Report a problem
    1/23/2014Sold$340,000-5%$153/sqft
    Source: HCMLS #130012389 Report a problem
    10/4/2013Listed for sale$358,000+80.8%$161/sqft
    Source: ACCESS HOME REALTY #130012389 Report a problem
    5/22/2013Sold$198,000+10%$89/sqft
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    11/7/2012Listed for sale$180,000-30.5%$81/sqft
    Source: ACCESS HOME REALTY #120012514 Report a problem
    9/26/2012Listing removed$259,000$116/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX In Action #2929791 Report a problem
    3/31/2012Listed for sale$259,000-50.2%$116/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX In Action #2929791 Report a problem
    9/14/2006Sold$520,150+49.5%$234/sqft
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    7/21/2004Sold$348,000+58.2%$156/sqft
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    1/7/2002Sold$220,000$99/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,819 $439,700
    2024$9,819 -0.6%$439,700
    2023$9,880 +40.1%$439,700
    2022$7,053 $439,700
    2021$7,053 +4.2%$439,700
    2020$6,771 +3.5%$439,700
    2019$6,543 -30.1%$439,700
    2018$9,360 +1.3%$439,700 +266.4%
    2017$9,241 +2.9%$120,000
    2016$8,978 +0.6%$120,000
    2015$8,921 -0.4%$120,000
    2014$8,959 +3.9%$120,000
    2013$8,621 +2.5%$120,000
    2012$8,410 +1.5%$120,000
    2011$8,284 +15%$120,000
    2010$7,201 +8.1%$120,000
    2009$6,662 $120,000
    2006-- $120,000
    2005-- $120,000
    2004-- $120,000
    2003-- $120,000
    2002-- $120,000
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    Neighborhood: The Heights

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