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  • $1,989,000

    257 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

    3beds
    2,500sqft
    One Family
    Built in 1867
    831 Square Feet Lot
    $1,989,000 Zestimate®
    $796/sqft
    $5,998 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,989,000

    $1.85M - $2.15M

    $5,998/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Beautiful patio, private parking and an exceptionally restored historic home in a sought after downtown Jersey City location. A Sun filled and impressive home with a pedigree, this circa 1860's majestic manse has been recreated and re-imagined right down to the bare brick walls and restored to illustrate its' original grandeur. Lavished with luxury details and modern systems and components, it is the ultimate blend of yesteryear's glamour and today's cosmopolitan lifestyle. The spectacular chef's kitchen is center stage for your culinary mastery, with its' pristine custom cabinetry, dining island with wine refrigerator, upscale appliances and massive Wenge Wood and Slate work surfaces. Unwind with your favorite wine in the welcoming living room, perfect for entertaining. Luxuriate in the classic footed tub, or the supreme soaker tub off the master suite in addition to the invigorating jet sprayed multi-function shower. Display your photos on the lovely repainted and refinished brick walls and 5 restored fireplace mantles; take pleasure in the parch pine flooring, the reclaimed marble and hand finished corbels and woodworking that are a delight to behold. Three full bedrooms with 3 full bathrooms offer a spacious layout. Fun stylish entertaining awaits you in the partially finished lower floor, reminiscent of speakeasies. Dual-zoned heating and air conditioning keep everything comfortable. The bluestone courtyard serves as a charming patio, or doubles as parking behind superb carriage house doors.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Terrace
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 831 Square Feet
    • Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Bus, Near Parks, Near Path
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0611114000000017

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Brownstone
    • Property subtype: One Family
    Materials
    • brick
    Condition
    • Year built: 1867

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Jersey City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $796/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,165,400
    • Annual tax amount: $26,023
    • Inclusions: custom window treatments, Designer Kitchen appliances, Amazing light fixtures. See associated docs for all inclusions.
    • Exclusions: Personal Property & Several light fixtures-list on assoc docs. (1st Fl corner light fix, DR candle ceiling fixture, Front entryway glass ceiling light fixture, 2nd & 3rd Fl BATH light fixture above vanity/ tub, All BTH mirrors, All outside planters)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/9/2020Sold$1,625,000-3.6%$650/sqft
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    8/24/2020Pending sale$1,685,000$674/sqft
    Source: PROMINENT PROPERTIES SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY #202009947 Report a problem
    6/5/2020Price change$1,685,000-3.7%$674/sqft
    Source: Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Hoboken #20020087 Report a problem
    4/8/2020Listed for sale$1,749,000-5.5%$700/sqft
    Source: Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty #1944185 Report a problem
    2/11/2020Listing removed$1,850,000$740/sqft
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    9/20/2019Listed for sale$1,850,000+297.8%$740/sqft
    Source: Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty #1944185 Report a problem
    11/10/2010Listing removed$465,000$186/sqft
    Source: Liberty Realty LLC Report a problem
    10/12/2010Listed for sale$465,000+3.3%$186/sqft
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    8/24/2010Sold$450,000-3.2%$180/sqft
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    6/12/2010Listed for sale$465,000$186/sqft
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    5/11/2010Listing removed$465,000$186/sqft
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    4/10/2010Price change$465,000-4.1%$186/sqft
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    3/3/2010Price change$485,000-5.1%$194/sqft
    Source: Liberty Realty LLC Report a problem
    11/13/2009Price change$511,000-12.8%$204/sqft
    Source: Liberty Realty LLC Report a problem
    9/29/2009Price change$586,000+9.3%$234/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/3/2009Price change$536,000-18.9%$214/sqft
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    6/6/2009Price change$661,000-0.3%$264/sqft
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    5/13/2009Price change$663,000+18.2%$265/sqft
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    3/13/2009Price change$561,000-5.1%$224/sqft
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    8/28/2008Price change$591,000+0.7%$236/sqft
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    7/18/2008Price change$587,000-12.4%$235/sqft
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    5/27/2008Price change$670,000+9.8%$268/sqft
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    4/23/2008Listed for sale$610,000$244/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$26,023 $1,165,400
    2024$26,023 -0.6%$1,165,400
    2023$26,187 +40.1%$1,165,400
    2022$18,693 $1,165,400
    2021$18,693 +4.2%$1,165,400
    2020$17,947 +5.8%$1,165,400
    2019$16,969 -13%$1,165,400
    2018$19,500 +1.3%$1,165,400 +323.8%
    2017$19,253 +2.9%$275,000
    2016$18,705 +0.6%$275,000
    2015$18,585 +62.9%$275,000 +80%
    2014$11,408 +6.5%$152,800
    2012$10,708 $152,800
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Downtown

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