Prospect
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.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.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.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.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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Desiree Daniels
Desiree Daniels
RE/MAX Tri County
(640) 222-0144
124 Total Sales
1 in Prospect
$242,000 Price
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Stefan H Schecter
Stefan H Schecter
Responds QuicklyCity & Suburban Real Estate
(877) 640-7077
60 Total Sales
1 in Prospect
$235,000 Price
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Shay Thomas
Shay Thomas
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
(609) 964-4462
25 Total Sales
1 in Prospect
$185,000 Price
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Elizabeth DelCasale
Elizabeth DelCasale
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(908) 970-8068
89 Total Sales
4 in Prospect
$120K - $335K Price Range
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Piotr Sudal
Piotr Sudal
EXP Realty
(609) 913-2425
102 Total Sales
1 in Prospect
$330,000 Price
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Scott Hobbs
Scott Hobbs
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(908) 332-8429
70 Total Sales
1 in Prospect
$150,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Cadwalader Park
Sweets Fountain Park
- Trails
- Playground
Wilkinson Park
Laurel Avenue Park
North 25 Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Prospect | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Prospect Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prospect, Trenton sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Prospect, Trenton over the last 12 months is $262,250, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$271,500
Median Sale Price
$262,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$273,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$240,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
92
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$197
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,401
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
1936
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,999
On par with the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,566
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 2712 - 2pm
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Friday, Jul 251:30 - 2:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
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
$71,702
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®
68
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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