Prospect
Suburban Neighborhood in Trenton, New Jersey
Mercer County 08618, 08638
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.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 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.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.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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Christina Winka
Christina Winka
Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
(609) 757-8450
44 Total Sales
1 in Prospect
$110,000 Price
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Joan George
Joan George
RE/MAX Tri County
(267) 573-8691
132 Total Sales
4 in Prospect
$155K - $250K Price Range
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Paul Hummel
Paul Hummel
Action USA Jay Robert Realtors
(609) 913-3678
93 Total Sales
3 in Prospect
$150K - $298K Price Range
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Stefan Holt Schecter
Stefan Holt Schecter
City & Suburban Real Estate
(877) 640-7077
59 Total Sales
1 in Prospect
$235,000 Price
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Piotr Sudal
Piotr Sudal
EXP Realty
(609) 913-2425
105 Total Sales
1 in Prospect
$330,000 Price
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Scott Hobbs
Scott Hobbs
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(908) 332-8429
69 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 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Prospect, Trenton over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$270,000
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$276,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$250,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
95
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,389
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1936
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,048
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,566
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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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
13,627
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,766
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,089
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.9%
College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%
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
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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