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#3976481, Listing office: BURGOS REALTY COMPANY
Property details
About 491 Mercer St
This beautiful and well-maintained 2-family house, located in the highly sought-after Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, is truly a must-see property! The duplex unit features two large bedrooms, a small den/office space, two bathrooms, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and a private 550 sq. ft. backyard with a large deck, perfect for entertaining guests! The ground-floor unit offers one bedroom, an eat-in kitchen, a full bathroom, and a spacious living area. The location is just 8 blocks from the Journal Square Path Station and a 10-minute drive to the Holland Tunnel. With a lot size of 16x102 AV, this property is situated in a quiet, safe residential area with easy access to transportation, restaurants, and shopping. Don't miss this opportunity to own a charming 2-family home in a prime location!
Highlights
Home typeDuplex
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
BasementYes
MLS #250004772
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Architectural Style: Row House
- Heating: Natural Gas
- List Price: $799,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $10,742
- Tax Year: 2024
- MLS Number: 250004772
- MLS Name: HudsonCountyNJ
- Office Name: LIFESTYLE INTERNATIONAL REALTY LLC
- Office Phone: (201) 559-5770
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 03, 2016 | Home Sold | $469,000 |
| Apr 06, 2006 | Home Sold | $425,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $478,100 | $10,742 |
| 2022 | $478,100 | $7,668 |
| 2021 | $478,100 | $7,668 |
| 2020 | $478,100 | $7,362 |
| 2019 | $478,100 | $7,114 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Julia A. Barnes School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•91 Astor Pl
5
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•264 Van Horne St
7
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•100 Saint Pauls Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,412. Typical income of Jersey City, NJ residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
52%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
50%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Popeyes
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Honda
Nissan
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 491 Mercer St
The listing price of 491 Mercer St property is $799,000.
The property 491 Mercer St is a multi located in Jersey City, New Jersey, 07306.
Active Listing: 491 Mercer St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 491 Mercer St are: Julia A. Barnes School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Jotham W. Wakeman School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Martin Luther King Jr. School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Joseph H. Brensinger Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dr. Michael Conti School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), County Preparatory High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Academy of Technology Design (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Beloved Community Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $10,742 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 3, 2016 for $469,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
This home is located at 491 Mercer St in Jersey City, NJ and zip code 07306 in the Journal Square neighborhood. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $799,000.
Jersey City, NJ housing market in June 2025 saw over 32 listings sold above listed price, more than 19 sold at listed price and over 50 sold below. The number of listings in Jersey City, NJ increased by 11.9% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $715,000 and the average listing age was 34 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.