153 Mercer St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1900 · Block 12808, Lot 3.
Building permits
- Alteration — Residential, issued Nov 10, 2022, estimated cost $1K
- Alteration, issued Jul 10, 2002, described as “Install New Fire Escape”
- Alteration, issued May 15, 2002, described as “Emergency Exit Lights”
- Alteration, issued Mar 27, 2001, described as “18 Receptacles And 200 Amp Service”
- Alteration, issued May 4, 2000, described as “Electrical Alterations”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,159,100
- 2025 tax
- $27,065
- Assessed land
- $666,000
- Assessed improvements
- $493,100
- Last sale
- $1,535,000 in 2022
Zoning
Montgomery Gateway Redevelopment Plan, Residential New Construction.
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
- Nov 15, 2022: $1,535,000, 2,386 sq ft, sold with other lots
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-26-0429: Application, Submitted - Online, applied Nov 10, 2026. Install one 36,000 BTU Fujitsu condenser and four 9,000 BTU wall-mounted indoor units
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0068: Application, Fees Paid, applied Aug 11, 2023. Under the front entrance steps, expand the 28 inch door (masonry) opening 6 inch more to allow easy access for appliances etc.