1040 Melrose Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08629 - Photo 1

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$225,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,344 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

1040 Melrose Avenue, Trenton - Investor's Special! Calling all investors and handy homeowners, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home with a finished attic offers endless potential! The attic can easily serve as a 4th bedroom, office, or bonus space, giving you flexible living options. The main level features a laundry room conveniently located off the kitchen, an unfinished basement ready for customization, and a spacious backyard perfect for outdoor gatherings. There's also space to create your own driveway for added convenience. This property is being sold AS-IS, with the buyer responsible for the Certificate of Occupancy. All permits are closed, and the motivated seller is ready to make a deal. Bring your vision and make an offer today! Don't miss this great opportunity to invest or create your dream home in a convenient Trenton location near schools, shopping, and major roadways.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1040 Melrose Ave

General

Sold For: $225,000
Taxes: $5,966 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSTriStates
MLS ID: NJME2069132
Added to Site: 79 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Parking

Parking Type: Driveway, Off Street

Location

Area: Trenton City (21111)
Municipality: TRENTON CITY
County: MERCER
Development Name: None Available
Subdivision: None Available
Driving Directions: Follow U.S. Rte 1 S and I-295 S to S Olden Ave in Hamilton Township. Take exit 62 from I-295 S Continue on S Olden Ave. Drive to Melrose Ave in Trenton

School Information

School District: Trenton Public Schools

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets: Dogs OK

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Frame
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories Description: Main
Square Feet: 1,344
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,344 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,344 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Average

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,999
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 40.00 x 100.00
Zoning: R

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $167.41
Assessment Year: 2025
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $101,300
Tax Amount: $5,966
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1344

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 12

Listed by Weichert Realtors-Princeton Junction, Miesha L Stanley and Weichert Realtors-Princeton Junction, Desmond Stanley
Sold by Keller Williams Premier, Matilde Molina

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Schools

Schools serving 1040 Melrose Ave

School District:Trenton City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Hedgepeth William Middle School 301 Gladstone Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08629	4-6	0.5 mi
Robbins Elementary School 283 Tyler Street, Trenton, NJ 08609	PK-3	0.8 mi
Trenton Central High School 400 Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ 08611	10-12	0.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1040 Melrose Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/04/2025

Sold

$225,000

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MLS

10/30/2025

Listed

$225,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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