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Property Description
Welcome to this exquisite single-family residence situated in the Van Vorst Park section of Jersey City. Built in 1866 on one of eight large lots purchased from heirs of Cornelius Van Vorst by Mortimer D. Conklin, this home is among a row of five nearly identical three-story brick houses, however upon entry, this home certainly stands out. This five bedroom, five 1/2 bathroom home offers an impressive amount of space & amenities. The parlor level features full height parlor windows, spacious living and dining areas with original pocket doors between the dining and sitting room areas, inlaid floors featuring Gordian knot motifs and arched doorways throughout. Enter your lavish kitchen with custom cabinetry for all of your storage needs, high-end stainless steel appliances, Caesarstone Quartz countertops and fully opening Nanawall that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces and leads to the beautiful deck overlooking the backyard and garden. .Nearly every room offers a dramatic ceiling medallion for the light fixtures to hang, adding to the unique & ornate detailing to so many parts of the home. A second fully-opening Nanawall provides access into the garden level where the back patio extends into an indoor lounge area complete with wet-bar that offers a dishwasher and an additional wine cooler to entertain with ease. A full bath, as well as a private gym/ home office/ rec room and plenty of storage closets, along with a front bedroom offering a large custom walk-in closet round out this enormous space. The upper levels are dedicated to four expansive bedroom suites, each with a private bath and customized closets. The primary bedroom hosts luxurious features like a decorative fireplace mantel and a spa-like bath. Additional comforts include radiant heated floors, washer/dryer on the top two floors, central air conditioning, an intercom system, and timeless details throughout the home. Conveniently located near Grove Street Path Station for an easy commute to NY City and near Van Vorst Park, restaurants like Razza and Porta, boutique shops and so much more. Exceptional location!
Welcome to this exquisite single-family residence situated in the Van Vorst Park section of Jersey City. Built in 1866 on one of eight large lots purchased from heirs of Cornelius Van Vorst by Mortimer D. Conklin, this home is among a row of five nearly identical three-story brick houses, however upon entry, this home certainly stands out. This five bedroom, five 1/2 bathroom home offers an impressive amount of space & amenities. The parlor level features full height parlor windows, spacious living and dining areas with original pocket doors between the dining and sitting room areas, inlaid floors featuring Gordian knot motifs and arched doorways throughout. Enter your lavish kitchen with custom cabinetry for all of your storage needs, high-end stainless steel appliances, Caesarstone Quartz countertops and fully opening Nanawall that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces and leads to the beautiful deck overlooking the backyard and garden.
Overview
Property Type
Residential
Location
137 MERCER ST, JC, Downtown, NJ 07302
MLS ID
240010670
Listing Last Updated
5/16/2025 5:01 PM
Property Features & Amenities
Interior
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Appliances
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Oven/Range Gas
Other Interior Features
Terrace, Hardwood Floor
Exterior
Lot Features
Near Train, Near Shopping, Near Bus, Near Parks, Near Schools, Near Path
Parking
None
Heat Type
Hot Water, Electric, Gas
Air Conditioning
A/C Central
Details
Architecture Styles
Row House
Financial
Price
$3,340,000
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