For Sale83d on marketHistoric · 125 yrs
21 Short St
Trenton, NJ, 08618 • Pennington-Prospect • Mercer County
$214,999
-$15,001 since Apr 9, 2026
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
1Baths
0.04 acLot
1901Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1901 · 125 years of history
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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83 days on market
Established listing
About this home
Single Family · Built 1901 · Historic
Welcome to 21 Short Street, a charming Trenton duplex offering 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and bright, well-sized rooms with classic character throughout. The home features a comfortable layout, a full basement perfect for storage and utility space, and a private rear yard. Conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, schools, and major commuter routes, this home provides everyday comfort and accessibility. Schedule your showing today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights classic character throughout, bright well-sized rooms, and private rear yard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,402/month
Principal & Interest$1,116
Property Tax$215
Insurance$72
Down payment20% ($43,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $171,999 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeDuplex, Single Family Residence
Year Built1901
HeatingRadiators - Hot Water, Natural Gas
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot1,742 sqft
Days on Zillow83 Days
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeDuplex, Single Family Residence
Year built1901
Systems
HeatingRadiators - Hot Water, Natural Gas
RoofAsphalt Shingle
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street, On-Street Parking
BasementYes,Unfinished
Lot1,742 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodPennington-Prospect
Annual tax$4,402
Parcel1133303000000049
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bathroom
Appliances
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Dryer
Range/Oven-Electric
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Radiators - Hot Water
Natural Gas
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
On-Street Parking
Construction
Brick
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Utilities
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Gas-Natural
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Bedroom1
SecondBedroom2
SecondBedroom3
SecondBedroom4
ThirdDining Room
FirstKitchen
FirstNot Eat-In Kitchen
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market83
Tax rate2.04%
On marketJan 16, 2026
PostedJan 16, 2026
Last sold$83,700
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days9
Views322
Favorites13
How are the schools in Trenton?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Trenton, NJ, 08618
Price history
19 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 9, 2026Price Change$214,999—GSMLS
Mar 6, 2026Price Change$230,000—GSMLS
Jan 16, 2026Listed For Sale$235,000—GSMLS
Feb 25, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Oct 13, 2020Listing Removed$1,650—Owner
Sep 18, 2020Listed For Rent$1,650—Owner
Aug 26, 2020Sold$83,700—Public Record
Jul 1, 2020Pending Sale$84,900—David DePaola and Company Real Estate
Jun 24, 2020Price Change$84,900—David DePaola and Company Real Estate
May 9, 2020Pending Sale$89,900—David DePaola and Company Real Estate
Apr 29, 2020Price Change$89,900—David DePaola and Company Real Estate
Jan 10, 2020Pending Sale$79,000—Gloria Nilson & Company Real Estate - Pennington
Dec 20, 2019Listed For Sale$79,000—Gloria Nilson & Company Real Estate - Pennington
Oct 15, 2019Listing Removed$79,900—BHHS Fox & Roach Robbinsville Sales Office
Sep 23, 2019Price Change$79,900—BHHS Fox & Roach Robbinsville Sales Office
Jul 15, 2019Listed For Sale$89,500—BHHS Fox & Roach Robbinsville Sales Office
Jan 5, 2019Listing Removed$89,500—BHHS Fox & Roach Robbinsville Sales Office
Nov 18, 2018Price Change$89,500—BHHS Fox & Roach - Hamilton-Robbinsville Home Marketing Center
Oct 2, 2018Listed For Sale$99,500—BHHS Fox & Roach-Hamilton
Price Change$214,999
Apr 9, 2026•GSMLS
Price Change$230,000
Mar 6, 2026•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$235,000
Jan 16, 2026•GSMLS
Listing Removed—
Feb 25, 2021•Owner
Listing Removed$1,650
Oct 13, 2020•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,650
Sep 18, 2020•Owner
Sold$83,700
Aug 26, 2020•Public Record
Pending Sale$84,900
Jul 1, 2020•David DePaola and Company Real Estate
Price Change$84,900
Jun 24, 2020•David DePaola and Company Real Estate
Pending Sale$89,900
May 9, 2020•David DePaola and Company Real Estate
Price Change$89,900
Apr 29, 2020•David DePaola and Company Real Estate
Pending Sale$79,000
Jan 10, 2020•Gloria Nilson & Company Real Estate - Pennington
Listed For Sale$79,000
Dec 20, 2019•Gloria Nilson & Company Real Estate - Pennington
Listing Removed$79,900
Oct 15, 2019•BHHS Fox & Roach Robbinsville Sales Office
Price Change$79,900
Sep 23, 2019•BHHS Fox & Roach Robbinsville Sales Office
Listed For Sale$89,500
Jul 15, 2019•BHHS Fox & Roach Robbinsville Sales Office
Listing Removed$89,500
Jan 5, 2019•BHHS Fox & Roach Robbinsville Sales Office
Price Change$89,500
Nov 18, 2018•BHHS Fox & Roach - Hamilton-Robbinsville Home Marketing Center
Listed For Sale$99,500
Oct 2, 2018•BHHS Fox & Roach-Hamilton
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$4,403$75,900
Apr 10, 2024$4,403$75,900
Apr 10, 2023$4,215$75,900
Apr 10, 2022$4,215$75,900
Apr 10, 2021$3,006$75,900
Apr 10, 2020$2,957$54,300
Apr 10, 2019$2,831$54,300
Apr 10, 2018$2,691$54,300
Apr 10, 2017$2,411$54,300
Apr 10, 2016$2,402$41,900
Apr 10, 2015$2,391$41,900
Apr 10, 2014$2,376$41,900
Apr 10, 2013$2,319$41,900
Apr 10, 2012$2,361$41,900
Apr 10, 2011$2,295$41,900
Apr 10, 2010$1,965$41,900
Apr 10, 2009$1,836$41,900
Apr 10, 2008$1,756$41,900
Apr 10, 2007$1,718$41,900
Apr 10, 2006—$41,900
Apr 10, 2005—$41,900
Apr 10, 2004—$41,900
Apr 10, 2003—$41,900
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Trenton, NJ • Mercer County
Nearby neighborhoods
ChambersburgDowntownFranklin ParkGreenwood & HamiltonMercervilleSouth TrentonStuyvesant-ProspectVilla ParkWhite HorseYardville-Groveville
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
08520086100861108618086190862908638086770869008691
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