Merchantville is one of Camden County's smallest and most historically distinctive boroughs, incorporated in 1874 after growing from farmland anticipating the arrival of the railroad. The borough's compact downtown and Victorian-era architecture give it a genuinely walkable, historic character that's increasingly rare in South Jersey. Merchantville's small footprint — under a square mile — means everything is close by, from local shops to neighboring Cherry Hill and Pennsauken. For buyers seeking a historic home with genuine period character in a tight-knit community, Merchantville stands apart from the area's more typical suburban developments.