96 MERCER ST, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Elite
Listed by:dawn chiorazzi-roda
Office:modern spaces nj llc.
MLS#:250019772
Source:NJ_HCMLS
Price summary
- Price:$2,400,000
About this home
96 Mercer Street — A Grand Solid Brick Row Home in Van Vorst Park Historic Grandeur Meets Urban Lifestyle four-story - 2 family 1887 townhouse in Jersey City’s most coveted neighborhood — Van Vorst Park. Every inch celebrates timeless architecture, rich detail, and grand proportions. Architectural Highlights The stately facade with its gated front patio and classic stoop leads to an interior alive with original craftsmanship. Four solid marble fireplaces and a hand-carved wooden mantel anchor the living spaces. Crown moldings, ceiling medallions, tin ceilings, and intricate plasterwork add historic character, while winding bannisters, hardwood floors with ornate inlays, arched entryways, French doors, exposed brick, skylights, and pristine floor-to-ceiling windows, shutters reflect Victorian elegance. Double pier mirrors further enhance the parlor level’s dramatic sense of space. The Layout On the garden level, a private owner’s unit offers a living room, formal dining room, bedroom, full bath, and kitchen with direct access to a Victorian garden—perfect for entertaining. A full dry basement provides laundry, mechanicals, storage, and endless potential. The parlor level greets you with a grand foyer framed by etched-glass doors and soaring 11-foot ceilings. This floor includes oversized living room, a large bedroom, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, full bath, and an additional den/office or second bedroom. Two fireplaces—one solid marble, one hand-carved wood—anchor this living spaces. The third and fourth floors feature a full apartment spanning two levels, with 3.5 bedrooms plus a home office/den, a windowed eat-in kitchen, original skylights, full and half baths, and a generous walk-in closet easily converted to a nursery or additional office. Every space is flooded with natural light. The Neighborhood Steps from Van Vorst Park, Liberty State Park, boutique shopping, and Downtown Jersey City’s celebrated Restaurant Row, this location also offers highly rated schools, charming cafés, and the vibrant pedestrian plaza. Effortless Commute Only a few blocks to the Grove Street PATH, NJ ferry service, and Exchange Place Financial District, providing a quick and seamless commute to Manhattan, Journal Sq,and local mass transit. Why This Home Stands Out With its grand proportions, original detail, and prime location, 96 Mercer Street offers an unparalleled opportunity to own history in Jersey City’s most sought-after neighborhood. Welcome Home to Van Vorst Park.
Contact an agent
Home facts
- Listing ID #:250019772
- Added:4 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 29, 2025 at 03:50 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Gas
- Heating:Gas, Radiators
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,400,000
- Tax amount:$27,806
New listings near 96 MERCER ST
- New$649,000Active6 beds 3 baths
30 SHEFFIELD ST, JC, Greenville, NJ 07305
MLS# 250020022Listed by: NEW AND MODERN GROUP LLC - New$950,000Active2 beds 2 baths1,208 sq. ft.
311 WASHINGTON ST #12A, JC, Downtown, NJ 07302
MLS# 250020004Listed by: KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE REALTY - Coming Soon$999,000Coming Soon4 beds 2 baths
97 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
MLS# 3989509Listed by: CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH - $1,049,000Active3 beds 3 baths1,375 sq. ft.
32 HANCOCK AVE #2, JC, Heights, NJ 07307
MLS# 250017700Listed by: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - New$429,000Active1 beds 1 baths857 sq. ft.
44 SHERMAN AVE #5F, JC, Heights, NJ 07307-2264
MLS# 250019925Listed by: DONOVAN REALTY & DEVELOPMENT INC - New$500,000Active5 beds 2 baths
25 DWIGHT ST, JC, Greenville, NJ 07305-4109
MLS# 250019962Listed by: KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE - New$500,000Active3 beds 2 baths1,415 sq. ft.
260 HARRISON AVE #204, JC, Journal Square, NJ 07304
MLS# 250019950Listed by: ENGEL & VOLKERS HOBOKEN - New$499,000Active2 beds 2 baths
75 LIBERTY AVE #B-17, JC, Journal Square, NJ 07306
MLS# 250019934Listed by: BHHS FOX & ROACH - New$799,000Active2 beds 2 baths1,047 sq. ft.
10 REGENT ST #419, JC, Downtown, NJ 07302
MLS# 250019910Listed by: KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE REALTY - New$775,000Active5 beds 3 baths
382 CATOR AVE, JC, Greenville, NJ 07305
MLS# 250019913Listed by: CENTURY 21 VIEWPOINT REALTY