$599,000

521 Mercer St Jersey City, NJ 07302

$7,113
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full
Multi-Family

Property details

About 521 Mercer St

Opportunity awaits at 521 Mercer St, Jersey City! This diamond in the rough is located just a short walk from the Journal Square PATH train, offering unbeatable convenience for commuters. The property is in need of major repairs, making it an ideal project for investors or those looking to create their dream home. With the right vision and updates, this home has the potential to shine. Located in a vibrant neighborhood with easy access to shopping, dining, and transportation, this is a chance to invest in one of Jersey City's most sought-after areas. Can be purchased along with 519 Mercer St

Highlights

Home typeDuplex
HeatingBaseboard
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
MLS #240018929

Summary

  • MLS Number: 240018929
  • MLS Name: HudsonCountyNJ
  • Office Name: EXP REALTY LLC
  • Office Phone: (646) 457-8852

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$599,000

521 Mercer St

$7,113

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 18, 2017
Home Sold
$325,000
Aug 11, 2004
Home Sold
$40,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$337,200$7,576
2022$337,200$5,408
2021$337,200$5,408
2020$337,200$5,192
2019$337,200$5,017

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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $32,083. Residents of Jersey City, NJ typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

53%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

49%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
36%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • H&MH&M
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Similar homes for sale

This home is located at 521 Mercer St in Jersey City, NJ and zip code 07306 in the Journal Square neighborhood. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $599,000.

Jersey City, NJ housing market in February 2025 saw over 34 listings sold above listed price, more than 16 sold at listed price and over 44 sold below. The number of listings in Jersey City, NJ increased by 3.6% between January and February 2025. 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.

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