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Property Description
Professional Photos Coming Soon! Welcome to desirable Mill Hill, which brings you the rich history of the area combined with the layout and amenities of an upgraded home. This home has been freshly painted in neutral colors and is completely and tastefully upgraded throughout. Adjoining the living and dining rooms is the conveniently located upgraded kitchen. Ample cabinet space is complimented by stainless appliance package and a cozy breakfast bar overlooking the rear patio. The main bedroom offers a generous size loft that can be used as a sitting/reading room, a cozy office. Rounding out the second floor is a full bath vanity, toilet and tub. Complimenting the historic nature of the neighborhood, the location is ideal for rail commuters via the Trenton Transit Center, or easy access to the courthouse, State agencies, the Capital Complex, and major highways. It has a detached garage behind the home accessed by an alley. This feature makes entry to the rear door completely enclosed as the yard is completely fenced.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 255 Clay St
General
- Price: $298,000
- Taxes: $6,667 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSTriStates
- MLS ID: NJME2078512
- Updated: 6/5/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Parking Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry
Location
- Area: Trenton City (21111)
- Municipality: TRENTON CITY
- County: MERCER
- Development Name: Mill Hill
- Subdivision: Mill Hill
- Driving Directions: Market St to Mercer St to Clay St
School Information
- School District: Trenton Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: 60+ Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Block
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,408
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,408 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,408 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1872
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 94.00
- Zoning: HIST
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $211.65
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $113,200
- Tax Amount: $6,667
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1408
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 48
Listed by Home Journey Realty, Linda A LeMay-Kelly
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Schools
Schools serving 255 Clay St
School District:Trenton City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Joyce Kilmer Middle School 1300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618 | 4-6 | 2.6 mi |
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy 500 Perry Street, Trenton, NJ 08609 | 9- | 0.6 mi |
Holland Middle School 1001 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08618 | 7-8 | 2.1 mi |
Trenton Central High School 400 Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ 08611 | 10-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 255 Clay St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/05/2026
Listed
$298,000
77.38%
MLS
4/18/2022
Sold
$168,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 255 Clay St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,567
6%
$113,200
—
2022
$6,178
-2%
$113,200
—
2021
$6,286
—
$113,200
—
2020
$6,266
2%
$113,200
—
2019
$6,165
4%
$113,200
—
2018
$5,901
5%
$113,200
—
2017
$5,609
-13%
$113,200
—
2016
$6,484
-24%
$112,700
-24%
2015
$8,508
1%
$148,400
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2013
$8,416
—
$148,400
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 255 Clay St
255 Clay Street, Trenton, NJ 08611 (MLS# NJME2078512) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 255 Clay Street is currently listed for $298,000 and was received on June 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 255 Clay Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Trenton? You can browse all Trenton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

