38 Mercer Street
Hamilton, NJ, 08690 $ 590,000
Bedrooms4 Baths2.0 Sq 2,465 Monthly Estimate*
$ 3,681
for $590,000 with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 2,465 square foot home was built in 1860 on a lot size of 0.44.
Where history meets heart and opportunity. Built around 1840, this timeless Hamilton Square colonial sits gracefully on nearly half an acre in the towns historic district. The homes architecture tells a story, pumpkin pine and heart pine floors, horsehair plaster walls, original staircase and newel post, and fifteen-light French doors, each detail preserving the craftsmanship of another era. As you walk through, you can feel its history in every room, the warmth of the wood, the subtle creak of old floors, and the sense of permanence only a century-old home can offer. Yet behind its vintage charm are modern comforts: a fully renovated kitchen and bath, 200-amp electrical service, direct-vent gas furnace, and abrand-new roof (2024), ensuring the homes legacy continues with ease and reliability. The third-floor loft is a hidden treasure, bright, open, and filled with potential. Whether imagined as a studio, office, guest suite, or creative retreat, this flexible space adds a new dimension to the homes story. Outside, the 55x350 lot stretches deep and private, with a deck perfect for gatherings, mature lilacs, and a detached garage with electricity. Zoned for both residential and commercial use, the property opens the door to countless possibilitieslive, work, create, or simply enjoy a home that feels like its always been waiting for you. 38 Mercer Street isnt just a houseits a piece of Hamiltons history, reimagined for today, and ready for its next chapter.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 2465
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Wall Unit Window Unit(s)
Possession Immediate
Roof Shingle
Appliances Stainless Steel Appliances
Zoning RRC
Garage Spaces 3.00
Architectural Style Colonial
Construction Materials Brick Frame
School District HAMILTON TOWNSHIP
Year Built 1860
Levels 2
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Cool Fuel None
Municipality HAMILTON TWP
Accessibility None
County MERCER
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Subdivision Name HAMILTON SQUARE
Garage Y/N Y
Water Access Y/N N
Other Structures Above Grade Below Grade
Full Baths 2
Status ACTIVE
Directions Use GPS
City HAMILTON
Senior Community Y/N N
MLS Area Hamilton Twp (21103)
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 19249.00
Tax Annual Amount 9703.0
Structure Type Detached
Condo/Coop Association Y/N N
Bathrooms Full Main Level 1
Bathrooms Count Main Level 1.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 239.35
Acceptable Financing Cash Conventional FHA VA
Vacation Rental Y/N N
Location Type Downtown
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Tax Lot 00006
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InteriorInterior Amenities Attic Ceiling Fan(s) Dining Area Kitchen - Island
Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Basement Full Unfinished Walkout Stairs
Flooring Solid Hardwood
Hot Water Natural Gas
Basement (Y/N) Y
Heating Y/N Y
Fireplace Y/N N
Above Grade Finished Area 2465
Central Air Y/N N
Total Bedrooms 4
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Room Type Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Family Room Den Foyer Attic
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 2
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Outbuilding(s) Sidewalks Street Lights
Pool No Pool
Water Source Public
Inclusions Washer Dryer Kitchen Appliances Pool Table.
Garage Features Garage - Side Entry
Type of Parking Detached Garage Driveway
Foundation Details Brick/Mortar
Water View Y/N N
Lot Dimensions 55.00 x 350.00
Lot Size Acres 0.44
Lot Size Source Assessor
Waterfront Y/N N
Door Features French
Land Assessed Value 78900.00
Navigable Water Y/N N
Water Oriented Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesAffordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $3,681
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $809
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $493,470
Percent of Sale Price 16%
About Hamilton, NJ 89,241 Population
2% Since 2002
$ 71,701 Median Income
42.97 Median Age
25% Households with Children
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4945028 Elementary School
3535188 Middle School
Steinert High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 11/13/2025 | $590,000 | | Listed Price |