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$3,200 / Month

493 Mercer St Unit 2

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Jersey City, NJ 07306

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2.5 Baths 2.5 Baths 2.5 Ba 1,162 SF

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

About This Property

Spacious, sun-filled and just steps to everything, this gorgeous home in Journal Square's boutique condo has it all! Entertain in your open, airy, living and dining area with sun-filled bay windows. You'll love the brand new, fully loaded kitchen which features stylish grey shaker cabinets, beautiful stone counters, glass tile backsplash and premier LG French Door refrigerator as well as their coordinating stainless appliances. Both spacious bedrooms are privately located on the upper level, along with your 2 beautiful bathrooms, and large walk in closets. Enjoy a skyline view out of your front bedroom or a tranquil garden view out of the master bedroom to the rear. The large private deck off the master suite, is your perfect at home getaway! Beautiful hardwood floors, central air, full size premium LG laundry room, an additional half bath and an energy efficient tankless hot water heater, completes this perfect picture. Perfect for working from home or just few stops away from NYC. Out your door, enjoy all that the rapidly revitalizing Journal Square area has to offer: coffee at stylish Harry Street, cocktails at Carvao, art exhibits at MANA Contemporary, films at the Loews movie palace, farmer's markets and PATH trains for 24hr NYC transport (just a few blocks away). Welcome home!

493 Mercer St is a condo located in Hudson County and the 07306 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Jersey City Public School District attendance zone.

Condo Features

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Dishwasher
Location
493 Mercer St, Jersey City,
NJ 07306
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Neighborhood

Signs reading "The Heart of Jersey City: McGinley Square" line the streets of this bustling neighborhood. The up-and-coming area of Jersey City houses small businesses, diverse eateries, and large franchises alike. The streets buzz with commuters on their way to work, students heading to class, and locals running daily errands.

Saint Peter's College allots for much of historic McGinley Square. An active redevelopment plan and local organizations aim to make the neighborhood a highly desirable place to live by upgrading older buildings and bringing in new businesses, condos, and entertainment centers.

Locals can enjoy proximity to New York City and Downtown Jersey City while enjoying a more affordable cost of living. Unique shops, diverse cuisine, and a host of dynamic recreational parks await you in this thriving community.

Learn more about living in McGinley Square 

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 567 Sq Ft $1,000 $2,003 $2,350
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 650-653 Sq Ft $900 $2,346 $3,895
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 956-959 Sq Ft $1,550 $2,866 $8,217
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1322-1324 Sq Ft $2,000 $3,771 $27,181
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1379 Sq Ft $2,900 $3,644 $4,200
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Dishwasher
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Saint Peter's College
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Hudson Co. Comm. College
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
New Jersey City University
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Stevens Inst. of Technology
Drive: 11 min 3.9 mi
493 Mercer St Unit 2 is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Saint Peter's College. It is also near Hudson Co. Comm. College and New Jersey City University.
Schools
Martin Luther King, Jr No. 11 Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Attendance Zone
James J. Ferris High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Lincoln High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
St Joseph Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Primary Prep Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Jersey City include Martin Luther King Drive, located 1.4 miles from 493 Mercer St Unit 2. 493 Mercer St Unit 2 is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.0 miles or 13 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 14.1 miles or 31 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Martin Luther King Drive
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Garfield Avenue
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Jersey Avenue
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Liberty State Park
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Marin Boulevard
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Journal Square
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Grove Street
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Exchange Place
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Pavonia/Newport
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Hoboken
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
 Drive: 13 min 9.0 mi
LaGuardia
 Drive: 31 min 14.1 mi

Walkability Near 493 Mercer St Jersey City, NJ 07306

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 493 Mercer St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Old Colony Square Center
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
MLK DRIVE PLAZA
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Metro Plaza at Jersey City
Drive: 7 min 2.1 mi
493 Mercer St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Liberty Science Center
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Liberty Landing Marina
 Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Ellis Island National Monument
 Drive: 11 min 3.3 mi
Statue of Liberty
 Drive: 11 min 3.3 mi
Hudson River Park
 Drive: 14 min 4.9 mi
493 Mercer St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Liberty Science Center, Liberty Landing Marina, and Ellis Island National Monument.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Jersey City Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Hoboken University Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
493 Mercer St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is Jersey City Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Governors Island Support Center
Drive: 15 min 6.3 mi
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
493 Mercer St Unit 2 is 6.3 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.

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