Mount Pleasant
Single-family homes from $125,000 in Mount Pleasant
Small, single-family homes on grassy blocks are the norm in Mount Pleasant, forming neat rows that run from Main Street to the salt marshes abutting Absecon Bay. “This is one of the nicest areas of Pleasantville. You can actually get a water view where you see the marshes and the skyline lit up with the casinos at night,” says Jill Leap, a Realtor with Balsley Losco Real Estate who specializes in the South Jersey Area. Coastal bungalows built in the 1920s and 1930s were joined by ranch-style homes and Minimal Traditional cottages in the 1950s and 1960s, all of which sell for $125,000 to $345,000. Rarer homes built from the 1990s and 2000s in New Traditional and historic revival styles mimicking the designs of older homes have the highest prices in the neighborhood, selling for $270,000 to $450,000.Townhouses and condos provide lower maintenance options and range from $115,000 to $210,000. Narrow sidewalks in varying states of repair run throughout the neighborhood, occasionally passing under shady trees. Mount Pleasant has a CAP Index crime score of 8 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4.
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The Arc Community Garden and traveling to A.C. beaches
The Arc Community Garden flowers with herbs and vegetables along Main Street, inviting gardeners to tend to beds between ADA-compliant boardwalk paths and harvest crops as their growing seasons come to an end. At Leeds Avenue Park, kids can climb around the playground or play a pick-up game on one of the city’s lesser-used baseball diamonds. The Pleasantville Recreation Center is a hub for community athletic classes and personal fitness training on gym equipment, basketball courts and in the newly renovated boxing gym. Boaters can get out on the namesake creek and bay at nearby Absecon Creek Boat Ramp or launch into Lake Bay from the Yacht Club of Pleasantville, exploring marshes, fishing and crabbing on the open water between the mainland and barrier islands. Atlantic City’s beaches and boardwalk are free to access about 6 miles away.
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Shopping and dining down Main Street
While Mount Pleasant’s stretch of Main Street is more sparsely populated with businesses like Walgreens and sweet-treat supplier Main Event Custard, further shopping and dining destinations are a mile down the sidewalk. “You can find food from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala – everything. It’s all concentrated in the middle of Pleasantville, you could walk to it,” says Federico Maldonado, a Realtor with Grace Properties who’s worked in the area since 2006. “The big Spanish supermarket, La Cosecha, does discounts on meat on Thursdays. It gets packed!” Up on state Route 9, Gary’s Restaurant is a classic counter-stools-and-booths addition to the New Jersey diner scene, open only for breakfast and lunch. Small houses of worship are scattered throughout the neighborhood, including Living Water, which holds Spanish and English services, and Medina Mosque and Islamic Center.
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Taking Atlantic City commuter highways and NJ Transit buses to Absecon Island
The Atlantic City Expressway provides a straight 6-mile drive over the marshes to Atlantic City, though many commuters will avoid tolls by taking either White Horse or Black Horse pikes. While the casinos are the best-known employers in Atlantic City, AtlantiCare’s healthcare facilities also have a massive pull, including A.C.’s regional medical center campus. NJ Transit buses make stops along North Main Street, heading toward Atlantic City destinations like Stockton University and the Tanger Outlets. Hopping on the NJ Transit train at Absecon Station brings passengers to downtown Philadelphia in less than an hour and a half. Atlantic City International Airport is about 6 miles away.C.A.R.E. through Pleasantville Public Schools
Kids may start school at Leeds Avenue Elementary School which earns a C from Niche. Pleasantville Middle School and Pleasantville High School also each earn a C. Fourth through ninth graders can enroll in the C.A.R.E. Program to partake in structured after-school care offering programming like homework help, technology, nutrition, gardening and the arts.
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Pleasantville Parks and Recreation events
Beyond hosting regular exercise classes, the Pleasantville Recreation Center is also home to many of the city’s seasonal events. Spring brings the return of the annual Easter Egg Hunt, broken into a few different time slots to cater to different age groups. Kids and caretakers keep busy through July and August through the rec center’s Summer Camp.
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Bayside and creekfront Mount Pleasant flood zones
As is the case with many bayside areas, it’s a good idea to consult a Federal Emergency Management Agency map for flood insurance needs before buying in Mount Pleasant. “If we have a nor’easter, it floods. High tides and a full moon, it might flood, but not so bad,” advises Barbara Jeffries, a Realtor with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate who has specialized in Atlantic County for 18 years. For now, only the ends of streets closest to Absecon Bay’s salt marshes and Conovers Creek fall into higher-risk flood zones. Pleasantville maintains maps showing future flood zones based on projected sea level rise and storm surge in coming decades.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Laurence Peterson
Laurence Peterson
Responds QuicklyOMNI Real Estate Professionals
(640) 900-3392
76 Total Sales
1 in Mount Pleasant
$268,000 Price
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Charles Miltenberger
Charles Miltenberger
Vylla Home
(640) 900-6384
62 Total Sales
3 in Mount Pleasant
$99K - $175K Price Range
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Austin Dillon
Austin Dillon
MARCHESE REAL ESTATE, LLC
(856) 460-5673
18 Total Sales
1 in Mount Pleasant
$140,000 Price
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Rick Hamlin
Rick Hamlin
Soleil Sotheby's International Realty - A
(646) 741-9078
20 Total Sales
1 in Mount Pleasant
$300,000 Price
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Rain Speciale
Rain Speciale
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore
(484) 946-7978
21 Total Sales
1 in Mount Pleasant
$186,900 Price
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Jill Leap
Jill Leap
BALSLEY LOSCO REAL ESTATE
(609) 798-7218
85 Total Sales
4 in Mount Pleasant
$165K - $236K Price Range
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Heritage Park
Dr Johnathan Pitney Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mount Pleasant | US |
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| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mount Pleasant Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Pleasant, Pleasantville sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Pleasant, Pleasantville over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$415,000
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$379,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$400,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-40%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$284
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
848
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
954
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,099
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$175,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 16 W Thompson Ave
- New 30 days ago
Discover the charm and character of this beautiful bungalow home nestled in the heart of Pleasantville. With great bones and timeless features, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath gem is just waiting for the right touch to bring it back to life. Inside, you’ll find a spacious layout that includes a cozy living and dinning area, a nice-sized attic and a partially finished basement offering additional space for
Gabriel Sajiun Arena Commercial Brokerage, LLC
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Homes for Rent
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$1,765 - $2,175 per month
- California Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 868+ Sq Ft
- 400 Manor Dr
- Absecon, NJ
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,112
Median Age
37
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,975
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,917
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Absecon Highlands
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Chelsea
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Downtown Atlantic City
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