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$256,989$205 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $20,500 on Feb 19, 2016

16 COTTAGE PL

TRENTON, NJ 08618
0
Baths
1,255 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,999 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$257K
$231K low$283K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,500 · Feb 19, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,101 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$86,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMERCER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Joseph Stokes Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.5 mi
M
Arthur J. Holland Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Trenton Central High SchoolF
High · Grades 10–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Trenton City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08618These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,941
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,507 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,786
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,228
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

16 Cottage Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 80% of homes in Mercer County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Mercer County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Trenton 08618
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Mercer County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Mercer County

What homes are worth in Trenton 08618

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$101K$530K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Trenton 08618.

How it measures up in Trenton 08618

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Trenton 08618.

Estimated value$256,989
CheaperTypical $259,551Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,255 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,492 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size3,999 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 16 Cottage Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTrenton 08618Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$256,98949% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20565% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,255 ft²23% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,999 ft²53% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than193055% of homes27% of homes

About 16 Cottage Pl

How much is 16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ is $256,989 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $231,222 to $282,756. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ last sell?

16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ last sold on Feb 19, 2016 for $20,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ?

16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ has 1,255 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ built?

16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ?

16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ is assigned to Joseph Stokes Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Arthur J. Holland Middle School (middle), rated D-; Trenton Central High School (high), rated F. All sit in Trenton City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ compare to other homes in Trenton 08618?

Among the 9,326 homes in Trenton 08618, it is worth more than 49% of them ($256,989 against a typical $259,551), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($205 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,255 ft² against a typical 1,492 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (3,999 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 55% of them (1930 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 20% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Cottage Pl, Trenton, NJ was $5,101. The county assessed it at $86,600.

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