96 Mercer St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1887 · Block 12803, Lot 28.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jun 1, 2007, described as “Tank removal 550 gal”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,200,000
- 2025 tax
- $27,770
- Assessed land
- $691,200
- Assessed improvements
- $508,800
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.
Recent sales
- Feb 4, 2026: $1,900,000, 2,308 sq ft ($823 per sq ft)
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.
Landmarks
Part of Van Vorst Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0382: Application, Approved, applied Sep 9, 2025. 1 gas WH