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Prospect

Prospect

$281,359 Average Value
$203 Average Price per Sq Ft
20 Homes For Sale

An expanding economy

Ewing Township was one of the first suburbs of the City of Trenton, and the Prospect neighborhood is right on the city border. Ewing was a hub of industrial activity during the 20th century. Globalization saw the departure of factories that were then repurposed into municipal buildings. New tax incentives were passed in the new millennium, and in 2013, cleaning product manufacturer Church & Dwight Co. Inc. relocated its headquarters to Ewing. Biotech company Celator Pharmaceuticals came next, followed by others. Ewing's population is growing steadily as its economy expands.

Fixer-uppers to grand Victorians

Fareeda Stokes, Owner and Broker of Record of Harkes Realty & Associates, says, "Prospect is in a stage of revitalization." The wide variety of properties on the market reflects that in-between place. Investors are buying up Greek revival row houses and Victorian duplexes for under $100,000, renovating and leasing them. But there is also a large inventory of historic homes with original details that only need a little work. Two-to-four-bedroom prewar colonial row houses are selling for under $250,000. Detached, renovated Victorian homes from the 19th century with five bedrooms are listed for under $400,000.

Colonial and Dutch colonial style homes are popular in Prospect.
Colonial and Dutch colonial style homes are popular in Prospect.
Most streets in Prospect have homes that are close together.
Most streets in Prospect have homes that are close together.
Small single family homes with small yards can be found in Prospect.
Small single family homes with small yards can be found in Prospect.
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A farmers market or an Aldi

Olden Avenue, where most of the commerce in this neighborhood exists, cuts across the middle of Prospect. Strip malls house many businesses, including fast-food spots such as Sonic and Taco Bell and local sit-down restaurants like Mamma Flora's Trattoria. A ShopRite and Aldi serve as neighborhood grocers, and there's a Dollar General nearby. Down the road where Olden Ave meets the City of Trenton, patrons will find a Harbor Freight and New Jersey's longest-running farmers market, the Trenton Farmers Market, an indoor and outdoor complex where New Jersey farmers have been selling their wares year-round since 1939.

Dollar Deal provides affordable shopping options in Prospect, NJ.
Dollar Deal provides affordable shopping options in Prospect, NJ.
Prospect residents visit ALDI for quality groceries at unbeatable prices.
Prospect residents visit ALDI for quality groceries at unbeatable prices.
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Private and public options for schooling

The vast and well-appointed campus of the private Catholic Notre Dame High School occupies several acres on the southeastern side of Prospect. In addition to its multimillion-dollar campus, the school boasts a 90% and above passing rate for Advanced Placement Exams, which is 30% higher than the state average. The Trenton Public School District has performed poorly in recent history. Niche, the school rankings website, gave Gregory Elementary School a D-plus grade. Trenton STEM-to-Civics Charter School, a sixth to 12th grade institution, received a C-plus.

Gregory Elementary School serves many of the Trenton NJ neighborhoods.
Gregory Elementary School serves many of the Trenton NJ neighborhoods.
Trenton Stem-To-Civics Charter School serves about 600 students in 6th through 12th.
Trenton Stem-To-Civics Charter School serves about 600 students in 6th through 12th.
Older students may expect to attend Ewing High School.
Older students may expect to attend Ewing High School.
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A stone's throw from the river

Moody Park is the largest in Prospect, with several courts and fields for sports, indoor batting cages and a large playground recreation area. Aside from a couple of unofficial green spaces and greenways in Prospect, there are no other parks in the area. A few blocks west, however, residents will find Cadwalader Park, an expansive wooded green space on the bluffs of the Delaware River. A paved trail along the river is also frequented by runners and bikers. The Capital Area YMCA is the place for winter recreation around here.

The West Ward Rec Center is a hub of local activity.
The West Ward Rec Center is a hub of local activity.
Moody Park has an activity for every child.
Moody Park has an activity for every child.
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Take the New Jersey Transit

The 608 bus runs along the riverside part of Prospect and will take riders to the Trenton Transit Center under a mile east. Riders can reach Philadelphia in next-door Pennsylvania in 45 minutes on the NJ Transit Light Rail River Line. The Northeast Corridor line will take riders north to Penn Station in New York City in an hour and a half.

Areas of Prospect are designated as industrial.
Areas of Prospect are designated as industrial.
NJ Transit links Prospect residents to the rest of New Jersey.
NJ Transit links Prospect residents to the rest of New Jersey.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Trenton Mercer

10 min drive

Bus

Ewingville Rd & Sherbrooke Rd

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Oakland St & Parkside Ave

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Pennington Rd & Homecrest Ave

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Calhoun St 140'E Of Fairway Dr

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Prospect St & Weber Ave

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Pennington Ave & Chelten Ave

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Prospect St & Rosedale Ave

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Prospect US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Prospect Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$282,000
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$285,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$228,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
93
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$203

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,487
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Median Year Built
1937
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,946
On par with the national average
1,928
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,549
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Open Houses

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    1 - 3pm

    302 Bellevue Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618

    $370,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 2,049 Sq Ft
    • 302 Bellevue Ave

    Immerse yourself in timeless charm with modern luxury in this meticulously renovated historic property. Located in a vibrant neighborhood, this expansive 5 bed, 2 bath home blends classic character with contemporary conveniences, offering a rare opportunity for buyers in NJ and NYC. Step inside and your greeted with rich, warm hardwood floors. Bright lighting that enhances architectural details.

    Candice Lockhart COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
12,866
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$40,488
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$59,481

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.9%
College Graduates
19.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
19''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

67 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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