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$138,129$111 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $80,000 on Jun 21, 2021

297 RUTHERFORD AVE

TRENTON, NJ 08618
0
Baths
1,246 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.
1,825 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$138K
$117K low$159K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Jun 21, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,332 (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.$39,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$39,600

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.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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

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

E
Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.3 mi
M
Arthur J. Holland Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Trenton Central High SchoolF
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.8 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

297 Rutherford Ave 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 96% of homes in Mercer County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Mercer County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Central West
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Mercer County
  • Older than 91% 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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$107K$524K

This home is worth more than 13% 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$138,129
CheaperTypical $253,267Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$111
CheaperTypical $167Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,246 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size1,825 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 297 Rutherford Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral WestTrenton 08618Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$138,12940% of homes13% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11176% of homes22% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,246 ft²17% of homes22% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,825 ft²35% of homes21% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than190063% of homes16% of homes9% of homes

About 297 Rutherford Ave

How much is 297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ is $138,129 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $117,467 to $158,791. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ last sell?

297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ last sold on Jun 21, 2021 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ?

297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ has 1,246 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ built?

297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ?

297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ is assigned to Benjamin C. Gregory 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 297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ compare to other homes in Trenton 08618?

Among the 9,326 homes in Trenton 08618, it is worth more than 13% of them ($138,129 against a typical $253,267), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($111 against a typical $167), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,246 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (1,825 ft² against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 16% of them (1900 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 4% 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 297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ was $2,332. The county assessed it at $39,600.

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