Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/22/2026
Listed
$4,300
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MLS
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Property Description
Discover effortless living in this charming, just renovated 2-bedroom, 1-flex room and 1.5-bath townhouse at 156 Mercer Street in the desirable Institute Area of Princeton. With new bathrooms and updated kitchen, this sunny home offers classic Princeton character with modern comfort, including a basement with washer/dryer and generous additional storage, Nestled in a quiet, historic neighborhood just steps from beautiful Marquand Park and the Arboretum, 156 Mercer is perfect for those who value walkability and proximity to intellectual and cultural hubs. Princeton University's campus is moments away-ideal for researchers, postdocs, or faculty who want to stroll to labs, libraries, or lectures. Head the other direction and you're walking into the heart of downtown Princeton for vibrant shops, the public library, theater, and an array of excellent restaurants and cafes that define this special town. The Princeton Dinky station is an easy walk, giving you seamless access to Princeton Junction and the Northeast Corridor for quick trips to New York, Philadelphia, or beyond. Need everyday shopping? Route 1's retail corridor and major stores are also conveniently a short ride away. Unbeatable convenience in a premium location with a verdant backyard and designated parking. Experience classic Princeton style with modern updates in one of the most walkable and connected spots in town. Perfect for the young professional or researcher seeking both serenity and centrality. Come and see it before it's gone.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 156 Mercer St
General
- Rent: $4,300
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSTriStates
- MLS ID: NJME2079488
- Updated: 6/22/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Max. Lease (Mths): 36
- Min. Lease (Mths): 12
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Office
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Paved Parking
- Parking Type: Parking Lot
Location
- Area: Princeton (21114)
- Municipality: PRINCETON
- County: MERCER
- Development Name: Institute Area
- Subdivision: Institute Area
- Driving Directions: Nassau to Mercer
School Information
- School District: Princeton Regional Schools
- Elementary School: Johnson Park
- Middle School: Princeton
- High School: Princeton H.S.
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,084
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,084 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,084 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
- Unit Floor in Bldg.: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,056
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R1MP
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $3.97
- Security Deposit: $1
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
- Exclusions: staging items
- Inclusions: Window shades
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton, Galina Peterson
Schools
Schools serving 156 Mercer St
School District:Princeton Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Johnson Park School 285 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 | PK-5 | 1 mi |
J Witherspoon Middle School 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 156 Mercer St
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 11 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,634Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,976Sq. Ft.
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- Condo
- Active
- Updated 3 hours ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 936Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 4 hours ago
- 2Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,340Sq. Ft.
Listed by Exp Realty, Llc
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,755Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,293Sq. Ft.
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 2,378Sq. Ft.
Listed by Nancy Maloney (609) 498-5552
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,092Sq. Ft.
Listed by Nancy Maloney (609) 498-5552
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 3,131Sq. Ft.
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- Townhouse
- Closed
- Updated 10 days ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,036Sq. Ft.
156 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 (MLS# NJME2079488) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 156 Mercer Street is currently listed for rent at $4,300 and was received on June 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 156 Mercer Street? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Princeton? You can browse all Princeton rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.