• 243 Mercer Street HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520

  • $359,900
  • 3
    Bed(s)
  • 2.0
    Baths
  • 2,377
    Sq Ft
  • 7344
    Sqft

Coming Soon! Showing begins 05/10/2024 Historical Charmer Awaits Your Restoration Dreams! Calling all history buffs and renovation enthusiasts! This captivating turn-of-the-century home is yearning for a new chapter. Built-in 1895, this impressive residence boasts intricate architectural details, spacious rooms, 9ft ceilings, and a wealth of original character waiting to be rediscovered. This home has a formal living room with a nonworking fireplace and pocket doors separating the dining area, perfect for grand gatherings (once restored). There is an eat-in kitchen with a back staircase, and wide plank hardwood floors throughout. There is a separate laundry room adjacent to a full bath. The large foyer has a staircase leading to three bedrooms, a large study area, and a full bath. The second-floor walk-up staircase leads to the attic with extensive storage. In the backyard is the detached garage with a driveway and off-street parking, a garden area, and a flowering tree. While some renovations need to be done, there is a new furnace (2022) and water heater. All knob and tube electricity has been upgraded and the windows have been replaced. The possibilities are endless! This property is in the downtown district of Historical Hightstown, close to local restaurants, shops, and public transportation. Serious inquiries only. Property sold "as-is". Please do not use Showing Time. Schedule through the listing agent.

Property Type :

Residential

Subdivision :

None Available

County :

MERCER

Style :

Residential

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Property Details

 

Bedroom Information

Total Bedrooms : 3

Master Bedroom Level: 0

Total Bedroom (Upper): 3

Bedroom Upper Level 1: 3

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2

Full Baths: 2

Laundry Source

Laundry Type : Main Floor

Water/Sewer

Water Source : Public

Interior Features

Additional Stairway,Attic,Crown Moldings,Dining Area,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Wood Floors

Roof : Asphalt

Basement Description: Dirt Floor,Combination

Property Appliances: Dishwasher,Oven/Range - Gas,Washer,Water Heater,Dryer,Refrigerator

Roofing Information

Asphalt

Heating & Cooling

Cooling: None

Heating: Radiator

Cooling Fuel: None

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Window Information

Window Treatments: Double Hung

Building Information

Year Built: 1895

Structure: Detached

Major Appliances: Dishwasher,Oven/Range - Gas,Washer,Water Heater,Dryer,Refrigerator

New Construction: No

Total Floors: 3

Built: 1895

Construction Material: Frame

Roof: Asphalt

Foundation/Basement: Block

Architecture: Colonial

Pool/Private: No Pool

Roof Type: Asphalt

Exterior Features

Utilities: Natural Gas Available,Electric Available,Cable TV Available,Water Available,Sewer Available

Pool Information

Pool: No Pool

Utility Features

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water

Water Heat: Natural Gas

Lot Information

Lot Size: 7,344

Dimensions: 48.00 x 153.00

Lot Size (Acres): 0.17

Architectural Style: Colonial

Stories Total: 3

Main Square Feet: 7,344

Property Information

SQ ft: 2,377

SQ ft (Living Area): 2,377

Total Lot SQ ft: 7,344

Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE

Financing: Cash,Conventional

Appx. Lot Dimensions: 48.00 x 153.00

Total Acreage: 0.17

New Construction: No

Type: Colonial

Listing Information

Possession: 31-60 Days CD

Days Of Market: 0

Lease Information

Lease Considered: No

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $10,802

Tax Year: 2023

Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually

Possession

31-60 Days CD

Assessment Information

Taxes Assessment Amount: $222,600

Parking Information

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Type: Driveway,On Street

Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway

Has Garage: N

Multi-Unit Information

Acceptable Financing: Cash,Conventional

Road Frontage Length: 48

Road Surface: Black Top

Roof: Asphalt

Homeowners Association Information

Direction: GPS

School Information

High School: HIGHTSTOWN H.S.

School District: EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Utility Information

Natural Gas Available,Electric Available,Cable TV Available,Water Available,Sewer Available

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Cooling Fuel: None

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Elevators: 0

Location Information

Location Type: Downtown

Direction: GPS

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ByOwner last updated this listing 05/03/2024 @ 11:29

MLS: NJME2042200
LISTED BY: Patricia Raymond , Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC
SOURCE: BRIGHT MLS
Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5%
Buyer Agency Description: -150

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