For sale

Price cut: $10K (9/23)

$274,900

257 Ruth Ave, Hamilton, NJ 08610

2beds

724sqft

$2,136/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

5,201 Square Feet Lot

$275,200 Zestimate^®

$380/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Eat-in kitchenCentral acNewer roofHigh-quality gutter guards

Welcome Home! This is a well cared for home with 2 bedrooms and one full bath. The location is valuable because it’s situated with Hamilton High School’s open field to the rear yard. A short walk down the street is Hamilton Pop-Ralston Field with walking paths, picnicking, a pond, a playground, and several fields for sports or relaxing. The yard is 130 feet deep and nicely manicured. Inside, so much is newer; there is a Bosch instant-on hot-water heater (2019) with central AC, a new heater (2022), and high-quality gutter guards. There is a newer roof as well. Large Living Room, Eat-in kitchen, There is no basement, but there is a full attic for dry storage and future expansion. Every year, the home has been inspected for WDI and is warranted.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Instant Hot Water, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Window Treatments
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 724
Total interior livable area: 724 sqft
Finished area above ground: 724
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Pool features: None
Fencing: Full

Lot

Size: 5,201 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 130
Features: Adjoins - Public Land, Adjoins - Open Space, Rear Yard

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 030237900027
Zoning: RES
Zoning description: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch/Rambler
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Crawl Space
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Average
New construction: No
Year built: 1950
Major remodel year: 2022

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Broadband, Cable, Other Internet Service

Green energy

Energy efficient items: HVAC

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Hamilton
Municipality: HAMILTON TWP

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $380/sqft
Tax assessed value: $120,200
Annual tax amount: $4,457
Date on market: 9/9/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
Inclusions: One Year Young Washer, Gas Dryer, Newer Samsung Extra-large Refrigerator.
Exclusions: Furnature Though It May Be Purchased
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$275,200

$261,000 - $289,000

$2,128/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/23/2026	Price change	$274,900-3.5%$380/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2083504 Report a problem
9/9/2026	Listed for sale	$284,900$394/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2083504 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$3,957 -6.6%	$120,200
2025	$4,236	$120,200
2024	$4,236 +8.2%	$120,200
2023	$3,915 +14.4%	$120,200
2022	$3,422 -12.6%	$120,200
2021	$3,915 +3.4%	$120,200
2020	$3,785 +0.9%	$120,200
2019	$3,753 +6.3%	$120,200
2018	$3,529 +3.5%	$120,200
2017	$3,411 -4.4%	$120,200
2016	$3,568 +2.4%	$120,200 +54.5%
2015	$3,484 +5.5%	$77,800
2014	$3,303 +0.8%	$77,800
2013	$3,276 +3.5%	$77,800
2012	$3,165 -8.1%	$77,800
2011	$3,446 +2.1%	$77,800
2010	$3,374	$77,800
2009	--	$77,800
2008	$2,955 +4.4%	$77,800
2007	$2,831	$77,800
2006	--	$77,800
2005	--	$77,800
2004	$1,143	$77,800
2003	--	$77,800
2002	--	$77,800
2001	--	$77,800