$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#250001650, Listing Office: OLYMP US REALTY GROUP LLC
$799,000 List price
491 Mercer St Jersey City, NJ 07306
$9,488
Closing credit¹
3 beds
3 full
Multi-Family
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
- 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. Most Jersey City, NJ residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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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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.
In February 2025, from all listings sold in Jersey City, NJ there were more than 34 sold above asking price, over 44 sold below and more than 16 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Jersey City, NJ between January and February 2025 increased by 3.6%. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 40 days, the median list price was $704,358.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.