242 Trenton Ave, Laurel Springs, NJ, 08021
About This Home
Handyman Special! Instant Equity to Be Earned! Welcome to 242 Trenton Avenue in Laurel Springs Borough, offering a fantastic opportunity. This home needs some TLC but has so much potential! The main level features a spacious foyer, a full bathroom, a lovely living room, a nicely sized kitchen, and a dining room. The second level offers three generously sized bedrooms and one full bathroom. The third level features a large fourth bedroom, providing additional living space and flexibility. The lower level includes a large unfinished basement offering plenty of storage and endless potential. The exterior is equally impressive with a large backyard, an in-ground pool, a one-car garage, and driveway parking. Location is key! Enjoy being just minutes from Laurel Lake, Whitman Walk at Crystal Springs, East Atlantic Avenue's shopping and dining, and convenient access to major commuting routes and the PATCO line. Home is being sold in as-is condition. Buyer is responsible for the certificate of occupancy (CO), if required. This property has so much to offer and will not last long! Call today to schedule your private showing!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other
- Cooling features: Other
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 200002500002
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 65.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,592 | $19,104 |
| Home Insurance * | $153 | $1,836 |
| Property Taxes | $648 | $7,776 |
| Electricity | $198 | $2,381 |
| Total | $2,591 | $31,092 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Price change | $309,900 |
| 2026-08-07 | Listed for sale | $315,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | Listing removed | $315,000 |
| 2026-07-30 | Price change | $315,000 |
| 2026-07-06 | Listed for sale | $319,777 |
| 2008-09-05 | Sold | $208,000 |
| 2008-05-04 | Listing removed | $239,900 |
| 2008-04-23 | Listed for sale | $239,900 |
| 1996-06-21 | Sold | $117,000 |
| 1995-04-05 | Sold | $46,500 |
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