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$4,100 / Month

1021 Mercer Rd

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Princeton, NJ 08540

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Beds Baths Average SF
4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Br 4 Baths 4 Baths 4 Ba 3,177 SF

About This Property

Princeton schools! A one-of-a-kind charming colonial by lovely park like setting completely wrapped in privacy in 1.37 idyllic acres. it was delightfully converted and expanded into its present residence while still preserving much of its original character. Elegant period details are sprinkled throughout the gracious house. The decorative fireplaces with antique character, built-in bookcases enhance an innate coziness. The main floor features the formal dining room that opens into sunny conservatory, the nicely sized kitchen with 2nd stairs to upstairs, gorgeous living room , plus the plenty of living space. The unique second floor plan holds four bedrooms and two bathrooms , the studio cottage with its own bathroom in the backyard simply provide the recreation area and office space, the basement provides plenty of storage space and detached two-car garage,

1021 Mercer Rd is a house located in Mercer County and the 08540 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Princeton Public School District attendance zone.

House Features

  • Basement
Location
1021 Mercer Rd, Princeton,
NJ 08540
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

A hotspot for intellectuals and world-changers alike, the Princeton/Lawrenceville neighborhood remains a stimulating combination of lush town beauty and academic achievements. The honorable Ivy League halls of Princeton University reside here, and its art museum and Gothic chapel bring serious history and culture to the area.

An energetic downtown area featuring shops, bookstores, coffeehouses, and boutiques accompanies a thriving arts and culture scene. Palmer Square is a convenient shopping district next to campus that houses gourmet restaurants and trendy retail stores.

Princeton/Lawrenceville residents and students will appreciate the bountiful selection of wholesale and organic markets. Need a place to chill after class? Princeton Forrestal Village is the perfect setting to wine and dine.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 634-635 Sq Ft $1,800 $2,578 $2,920
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 811-814 Sq Ft $561 $2,711 $6,700
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1179-1182 Sq Ft $945 $3,610 $8,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1460-1464 Sq Ft $2,275 $4,164 $11,531
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 3242 Sq Ft $2,300 $7,450 $19,500
Amenities
  • Basement
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Princeton University
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
Rider University, Princeton
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Rider Univ., Lawrenceville
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Mercer Co. C.C., West Windsor
Drive: 17 min 6.8 mi
1021 Mercer Rd is within 8 minutes or 3.6 miles from Princeton University. It is also near Rider University, Princeton and Rider Univ., Lawrenceville.
Schools
Johnson Park School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
409 Students
Attendance Zone
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
816 Students
Attendance Zone
Princeton High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,532 Students
Attendance Zone
Chapin School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
207 Students
Nearby
The Hun School Of Princeton
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
669 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Princeton include Trenton Transit Center Light Rail Station, located 9.5 miles from 1021 Mercer Rd. 1021 Mercer Rd is near Trenton Mercer, located 10.4 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Trenton Transit Center Light Rail Station
Drive: 15 min 9.5 mi
Hamilton Avenue
Drive: 16 min 9.8 mi
Cass Street
Drive: 18 min 11.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Princeton
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Hamilton
Drive: 11 min 6.5 mi
Princeton Junction
Drive: 11 min 6.7 mi
Trenton Transit Center (Njt)
Drive: 16 min 9.3 mi
Trenton Transit Center
Drive: 15 min 9.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Trenton Mercer
 Drive: 16 min 10.4 mi

Walkability Near 1021 Mercer Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30 / 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1021 Mercer Rd.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Nassau Park Pavilion
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Mercer on One
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Shops At Windsor Green
Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
1021 Mercer Rd has 3 shopping centers within 4.4 miles, which is about a 8-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Princeton Battlefield State Park
 Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Marquand Park
 Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Morven Museum & Garden
 Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Terhune Orchards
 Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Drexel Woods Park
 Drive: 10 min 5.8 mi
1021 Mercer Rd has 5 parks within 5.8 miles, including Princeton Battlefield State Park, Marquand Park, and Morven Museum & Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Drive: 11 min 6.5 mi
St. Francis Medical Center
Drive: 15 min 9.7 mi
1021 Mercer Rd is 6.5 miles from Capital Health Regional Medical Center, and is convenient to other hospitals, including St. Francis Medical Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
McGuire Air Force Base
Drive: 37 min 26.2 mi
Naval Air Development Center
Drive: 41 min 26.3 mi
Fort Dix Military Reservation New Hanover
Drive: 53 min 33.0 mi
1021 Mercer Rd has 3 military bases within 33.0 miles, the nearest is McGuire Air Force Base which is 26.2 miles away and a 37 minute drive.

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