Academy Manor
A compact, late-1960s detached-home enclave centered on Merion Place in Lawrence Township (zip 08648), recorded in public tax data as ACADEMY MANOR SEC 02. Homes are 4-bedroom colonials on roughly 0.37-acre lots, with the Willows Swim Club and the Johnson Trolley Line Trail directly adjacent — the trail walks straight into the historic Lawrenceville Main Street district. Lawrence Township Public Schools serve the neighborhood.
Academy Manor
by the numbers
Live data from BrightMLS, updated daily. Academy Manor is small and tightly held, so this page may show sparse numbers between sales.
Why buyers choose
Academy Manor
Academy Manor is a small, well-defined Lawrence Township pocket built out in the late 1960s, with the bulk of Merion Place homes recorded with build years from 1966 through 1968. The lots are modest by today's standards, averaging roughly 0.37 acre, which keeps yard maintenance manageable while still giving each home a real backyard. Homes are predominantly 4-bedroom detached colonials in the 2,100 to 2,800 sq ft range with 2 to 3 baths.
The unusual feature here is what sits at the edge of the neighborhood. The Willows Swim Club is directly adjacent, a six-acre member pool that has operated for more than 60 years. The Johnson Trolley Line Trail, a walking path built on the former Trenton-Princeton trolley right-of-way, runs straight from the edge of the enclave into the historic Lawrenceville Main Street (Rt. 206) district and connects onward to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. That puts the village restaurants, Gold Medal Bakery, and the Lawrenceville School campus within reach on foot rather than only by car.
Inventory is thin. Public records show roughly 35 properties on Merion Place total, and turnover is low. Sale activity in BrightMLS over the most recent 12 months has been in the high-$600K to mid-$700K range. This page fills in with live numbers as new listings hit the MLS.
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Academy Manor
FAQ
Where is Academy Manor located?
On Merion Place in Lawrence Township (zip 08648), Mercer County. The enclave is accessed off Lawrenceville-Pennington Road and is recorded in public tax data as ACADEMY MANOR SEC 02.
When were the homes built?
Primarily the late 1960s. Public records show most Merion Place homes were built around 1966 through 1968.
What type of homes are in Academy Manor?
Detached single-family homes, typically 4 bedrooms with 2 to 3 baths, roughly 2,100 to 2,800 sq ft, on lots averaging about 0.37 acre.
How many homes are in the enclave?
Public records list roughly 35 properties on Merion Place.
What is the connection to the Willows Swim Club and the Johnson Trolley Line Trail?
The Willows Swim Club sits directly next to the neighborhood. The Johnson Trolley Line Trail, built on the former Trenton-Princeton trolley right-of-way, runs from the edge of the enclave into the historic Lawrenceville Main Street (Rt. 206) district and connects onward to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail.
Which school district?
Lawrence Township Public Schools, Mercer County.
Is there an HOA?
If an HOA exists, fees and scope have not been publicly documented. Confirm directly with the listing or your agent for any specific home.
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