$4,000 per month

156 Mercer St Princeton, NJ 08540

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,084 Sq Ft
2,056 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Johnson Park School Rated A+

About This Home

Charming, sunny townhouse for rent at 156 Mercer St in the heart of Princeton, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, plus a spacious flex room upstairs (that could potentially serve as a 3rd bedroom), a detached basement for extra storage and washer/dryer, and one designated parking space. Enjoy this premium, quiet, historic neighborhood just steps from Marquand Park and Princeton University - walk into town and experience the shops, library, and wonderful restaurants that make Princeton special. Currently tenant occupied, available for move-in starting January 1, 2026 (December occupancy may be possible). Pets considered on a case-by-case basis. Perfect for anyone seeking convenience and classic Princeton style in an unbeatable location, including families looking for top-rated Princeton public schools (Johnson Park is the assigned elementary school).

Listing Agent

Xiaoyi Wu

(609) 375-5677 charliew@gmail.com Queenston Realty, LLC License #1536520 Listed on: 10/27/2025

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,056 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 11.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,084 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Johnson Park Elementary School
  • Princeton Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $6,000
  • Tenant pays for all utilities, sewer
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 6-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 1/1/26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00039 01-00022

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Institute Area Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2026-01-01
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Security Deposit: 6000.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Utilities - All, Sewer
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 24
  • Min Lease in Months: 6
  • Lease Link U R L: https://apply.link/q3IoMXE
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Exclusions: tenant possessions
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 1084
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1084
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 3.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1084
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: PRINCETON

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 11.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2056.00
  • Zoning: R1MP

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-00039 01-00022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Map

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 For Rent $4,000 +6.7% --
05/01/2022 05/01/22 Rented $3,750 0.0% --
04/07/2022 04/07/22 Under Contract -- -- --
02/28/2022 02/28/22 For Rent $3,750 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2068966

Bright MLS

APN: 14-00039-01-00022

New Jersey Mercer County Princeton 08540

156 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ

For Rent

Townhouses

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