96 Mercer St, Jersey City, Downtown, NJ 07302

New Price! $2,250,000- Historic Grandeur Meets Urban Lifestyle- Exceptional value for a true 1887 Brownstone in Van Vorst Park. Original period detail throughout —96 Mercer Street — a rare chance to own on one of Jersey City’s most admired blocks. Endless potential to restore, reimagine, and invest in a home of true architectural character.”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 mantel fireplaces and a hand-carved wooden mantel anchor the living spaces. Crown moldings, ceiling medallions, tin ceilings & walls, 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.