Listed By:
RE/MAX Preferred - Cherry Hill
Address
140 E Central Avenue, Moorestown, NJ
Price
$ 975,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#NJBL2029674
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyBURLINGTON
  • CityMoorestown
  • AreaMoorestown Twp
  • NeighborhoodTown Center
  • Zip08057
  • StyleVictorian
  • Year Built1886
  • Taxes$ 18635
  • Price$ 975,000
  • Bedrooms7
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage6878
  • Lot Size0.73 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description

This 1886 Victorian showcases the finest craftsmanship of a bygone era which has been painstakingly restored to its original glory. Excellent flow with large room sizes, updated plumbing and electrical service. Premium oversized corner lot, 3/4 acre with prestigious address; available for the first time in over 40 years. As you approach this grandam, with jaw-dropping architectural lines, you can only imagine the joyful memories created here! Stunning wrap around porch with custom-milled gingerbread details featuring original mahogany main entry door, new custom side entry door for easy access directly into your new kitchen area. Upon entry, you will be blown away by the massive foyer with intricate hand-laid parquet floor, fairytale staircase, massive fireplace and period mirrors: all original! This unique home has amazing flow, making it ideal for entertaining and large gatherings, comfortably accommodating up to 100 guests. Proceed through the large pocket doors to the formal parlor/sitting room, continuing into the living room with large bay window and fireplace, then on to dining room with French doors opening upon the rear porch. Each room contains a unique inlaid floor pattern of exotic wood; 10 foot ceilings on the entire main floor. Prepared kitchen area with butler's pantry opening to the rear porch, access to second staircase and adjacent new powder room complete this level. On your way up to the second floor, there is a mezzanine level: a lovely, bright area for reading or officing. Upstairs, you will notice original working shutters and a period mirror to brighten the stairwell as you did throughout the main level; here the ceiling heights are 9' 2". Here you will find 5 large scale bedrooms each with unique details from large bay window and window seats to sweeping arch details, also period bathroom and large storage area. Each room has four windows and four of the bedrooms have interconnecting doors, all specifically designed for cross ventilation. The primary bedroom has an ensuite and access to a private balcony. Endless possibilities await on the third floor also with 5 large scale rooms including 2 additional bedrooms, a study, bonus rooms and a period bathroom; there is also a large closet and attic access. The full walkout basement contains a large workshop, ample storage with shelving, laundry room. Recent exterior improvements: driveway with parking, sidewalk, perennial gardens and repointed foundation brickwork. Mechanical overview: newer 200 amp electrical service and new 100 amp subpanel to easily accommodate new AC and kitchen needs, all new plumbing, efficient French designed boiler approximately 18YO, 50 year Owens Corning roof approximately 3YO. Courtesy of Moorestown Historical Society: The first owner was William Kennard, insurance agent. He lived there with his family William Jr., Ruth and his wife Anna. By 1929 the owners were Dr. Alfred and Anna Cramer and their son Alfred. 3rd. In the 1940s, well-known local artist Alice Doughten also lived there with her sister Anna Cramer.

Price History
7/24/2022 Listed $990,000
6/21/2023 2% - $975,000

General Features

Above Grade Unfin Sqft 900
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, Seller Financing
Accessibility 36 + wide Halls
Architectural Style Victorian
Association Y/N No
Basement Full, Outside Entrance
Bathrooms Count Main Level 0.00
Condo/Coop Association Y/N No
Construction Materials Frame
Cool Fuel Electric
Cooling Window Unit(s)
County BURLINGTON
Days on Market 423
Electric 220 Volts
Garage Y/N No
Heating Radiator
Levels 3
Lot Size Square Feet 32008.00
MLS Area Moorestown Twp (20322)
New Construction No
Other Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Pool Y/N No Pool
Possession Immediate
Price Per Sq Ft 195.86
Property Type Residential
School District 300200396965
School District MOORESTOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Senior Community Y/N No
Sewer Public Sewer
Structure Type Detached
Subdivision Name TOWN CENTER
Tax Annual Amount 18635.0
Tax Lot 00003
Tax Year 2022
Vacation Rental Y/N No
Water Access Y/N No
Waterfront Y/N No
Year Built 1886
Zoning RESIDENTIAL

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 4978
Above Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Above Grade Unfin Area Units Square Feet
Above Grade Unfin Sqft Source Estimated
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels 3
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 2.00
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 1.00
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels 2
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 1
Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels 1
Bathrooms Half Upper Level 1 1
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels 7
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 5
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 2
Below Grade Finished Area 1900
Below Grade Finished Area Source Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin Area Units Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin Sqft Source Assessor
Central Air Y/N No
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Heating Y/N Yes
Hot Water Natural Gas
Total Baths 3
Total Bedrooms 7

Exterior Features

Living Area 6878
Foundation Details Brick/Mortar, Stone
Lot Dimensions 151.00 x 212.00
Lot Size Acres 0.73
Lot Size Source Assessor
Navigable Water Y/N No
Type of Parking Driveway
Water Oriented Y/N No
Water Source Public
Water View Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 08057

Price
AVG $1.17M
$980K
Taxes
AVG $17,512
$18,635
Visits
AVG 509
2009
Year Built
AVG 1941
1886
Walkscore
AVG 28
50
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