Where history meets heart — and opportunity. Built around 1840, this timeless Hamilton Square colonial sits gracefully on nearly half an acre in the town’s historic district. The home’s 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 home’s 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 home’s 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 possibilities—live, work, create, or simply enjoy a home that feels like it’s always been waiting for you. 38 Mercer Street isn’t just a house—it’s a piece of Hamilton’s history, reimagined for today, and ready for its next chapter.
Pending
Price cut: $15K (2/18)
$560,000
38 Mercer St, Hamilton, NJ 08690
4beds
2,465sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
0.44 Acres Lot
$547,300 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 132 days |
- 2,075 |
- 94 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2026 at 05:48am
Listed by:
Tim Crew 609-647-6838,
EXP Realty, LLC,
Listing Team: Terebey Relocation Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2069386
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Attic
Other
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen Island, 9'+ Ceilings, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,465
- Total interior livable area: 2,465 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,465
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 55.00 x 350.00
- Features: Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 030183900006
- Zoning: RRC
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hamilton Square
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hamilton
- Municipality: HAMILTON TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $261,700
- Annual tax amount: $9,703
- Date on market: 11/14/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Kitchen Appliances, Pool Table.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$547,300
$520,000 - $575,000
$3,284/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Pending sale | $560,000$227/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2069386 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Contingent | $560,000$227/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2069386 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Price change | $560,000-2.6%$227/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2069386 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $575,000-2.5%$233/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2069386 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $590,000$239/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2069386 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2025 | Listing removed | $590,000$239/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #NJME2069386 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $590,000+330%$239/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2069386 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/1996 | Sold | $137,200$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,222 | $261,700 |
| 2024 | $9,222 +8% | $261,700 |
| 2023 | $8,539 | $261,700 |
| 2022 | $8,539 +6.5% | $261,700 |
| 2021 | $8,016 +2.3% | $261,700 |
| 2020 | $7,838 +0.6% | $261,700 |
| 2019 | $7,793 +2.6% | $261,700 |
| 2018 | $7,595 +1.7% | $261,700 |
| 2017 | $7,469 +11.7% | $261,700 |
| 2016 | $6,686 +1.7% | $261,700 +79.6% |
| 2015 | $6,573 +4% | $145,700 |
| 2014 | $6,318 +1% | $145,700 |
| 2013 | $6,256 +2% | $145,700 |
| 2012 | $6,135 -1.2% | $145,700 |
| 2011 | $6,207 +2% | $145,700 |
| 2010 | $6,087 | $145,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $145,700 |
| 2008 | $5,405 +4.3% | $145,700 |
| 2007 | $5,184 | $145,700 +0.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $144,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $144,800 |
| 2004 | $1,869 | $144,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $144,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $144,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $144,800 |
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Est. payment
$3,784/mo
Principal & interest
$2832
Property taxes
$952
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Mercerville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Sayen Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Emily C Reynolds Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Hamilton East-Steinert High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sayen
- Middle: Reynolds
- High: Steinert
- District: Hamilton Township
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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