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Off-Market Investment Properties in Trenton, NJ

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Local Facts for Trenton Investors

Where things happen for a property in Trenton. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.

County
Mercer County
Deeds and records
Deeds and mortgages in Mercer County are recorded by the Mercer County Clerk, which offers an online records search by party name.
Foreclosure sales
New Jersey foreclosures are judicial (Superior Court, Chancery Division). After final judgment and a writ of execution, the county sheriff sells the property at public auction. Mercer County Sheriff's sales are held every other Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Mercer County Civil Courthouse, 175 South Broad Street, Trenton, and are advertised on Tuesdays in the Trenton Times and the Trentonian. The sheriff notes that the state Community Wealth Preservation Program excludes buyers purchasing for investment.
Property records
NJ County Boards of Taxation assessment records search (Trenton)
Local rules for owners
  • Residential property transfers in Trenton require a Certificate of Housing Code Compliance. The seller or seller's agent applies, violations found at inspection must be corrected, and the certificate is valid for six months.
  • All non-occupant landlords in Trenton must be licensed with the Division of Housing Inspections, and rental units must be inspected before a change in occupancy.

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FAQ

Where are foreclosure sales held for Trenton properties?

New Jersey foreclosures are judicial (Superior Court, Chancery Division). After final judgment and a writ of execution, the county sheriff sells the property at public auction. Mercer County Sheriff's sales are held every other Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Mercer County Civil Courthouse, 175 South Broad Street, Trenton, and are advertised on Tuesdays in the Trenton Times and the Trentonian. The sheriff notes that the state Community Wealth Preservation Program excludes buyers purchasing for investment.

Where are deeds recorded for Trenton properties?

Deeds and mortgages in Mercer County are recorded by the Mercer County Clerk, which offers an online records search by party name.

Does Trenton have rules for rental property owners?

Residential property transfers in Trenton require a Certificate of Housing Code Compliance. The seller or seller's agent applies, violations found at inspection must be corrected, and the certificate is valid for six months. All non-occupant landlords in Trenton must be licensed with the Division of Housing Inspections, and rental units must be inspected before a change in occupancy.

New Jersey Rules That Apply Here

Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.

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