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Last sold for $21,000 on Nov 17, 2010

42 RACE ST

TRENTON, NJ 08638
0
Baths
728 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.
1,498 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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$21,000 · Nov 17, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$925 (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.$15,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$15,700

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.0.03
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(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.

M
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Dr. Crosby Copeland Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.9 mi
H
Trenton Central High SchoolF
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Trenton City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08638These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,059
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,733 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,954
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,358
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

42 Race St 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Mercer County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Mercer County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Mercer County

How it measures up in Trenton 08638

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Trenton 08638.

Living area728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size1,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 42 Race St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTrenton 08638Mercer County
Living areabigger than728 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1,498 ft²14% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than193043% of homes27% of homes

About 42 Race St

When did 42 Race St, Trenton, NJ last sell?

42 Race St, Trenton, NJ last sold on Nov 17, 2010 for $21,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Race St, Trenton, NJ?

42 Race St, Trenton, NJ has 728 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 42 Race St, Trenton, NJ built?

42 Race St, Trenton, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Race St, Trenton, NJ?

42 Race St, Trenton, NJ is assigned to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School (middle); Dr. Crosby Copeland Elementary School (elementary), rated F; 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 42 Race St, Trenton, NJ compare to other homes in Trenton 08638?

Among the 7,150 homes in Trenton 08638, it is bigger than 2% of them (728 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (1,498 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1930 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Race St, Trenton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Race St, Trenton, NJ was $925. The county assessed it at $15,700.

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