1478 Mercer Rd is a 3,174 square foot house on a 0.71 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 24, 2003 for $470,000. Based on Redfin's Gloucester Point data, we estimate the home's value is $769,921.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$769,921
$300K since sold in April 2003$19K since July
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This home's estimate is 47% higher than the average sale price ($524K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
SF-1
Residential Single Family District
The intent of the SF-1 district is to preserve existing residential areas and provide for future areas of similar character. To this end, infill residential development is encouraged and permitted uses are limited to detached single-family dwellings plus certain additional uses such as schools, parks, churches, and certain public facilities that serve the residents of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 592
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAFAYETTE HEIGHTS SEC Y
Living Sq. Ft: 3,174
Building Sq. Ft: 3,766
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: GLO PT LOT 2 & PT LOT 3 YORK RIVER
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 748
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 30,928
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: GLOUCESTER POINT
Acres: 0.71
Zoning Code: SF-1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL WITH P
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: GLOUCESTER POINT
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,174
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Gloucester County
APN: 51A(2)BK A-2
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Achilles Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
8/10
Page Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi
7/10
Gloucester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$732,000 – $886,000
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